Looking for either UK based or experienced overseas histopathologists with relevant reporting experience - this role can be offered on either a locum (fixed-term) contract or as a substantive role with AAC panel interview. Consultants looking to complete their CESR in the next 6-12 months can be accommodated in particuarl - dependent on experience.
All in all this is an excellent opportunity for any histopathologists with or without NHS experience to develop either specific clinical interests or leadership & management skills.
Experience working with either UK, US, Canadian or EU reporting systems will lend itself particularly well to this opportunity.
The Opportunity
An exciting Royal College approved consultant role to be part of a growing & diverse department at a moment of growth for this NHS Pathology group.
This consultant post offers a 10PA, forty hours per week contract, with additional hours and remuneration available for those that want it. Consultants with special interest in gynecology, upper and lower GI, dermatopathology, urology, breast and head & neck are of particular interest however consultants with different special interests can also be accommodated.
The Department
Consultants are required to fill new posts created across two of the group's main sites - joining diverse and high performing consultant teams in a moment of exciting expansion for the group.
Existing teams are diverse and made up of consultants from the UK, Spain, France, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Management and clinical staff work hard to engender an empowering and supportive work environment, and the Trust consistently scores 'Good' in their annual CQC report.
Key Benefits to this Role
This is one of the UK's highest peforming laboratories with and part of regional cancer centre. Key highlights to this role include:
The department has full UKAS/ISO accreditation. The Department is HTA compliant and HFEA accredited and takes part in benchmarking exercises.
Caseload and Performance
The current annual workload fo the Trust and its associated General Practitioners is approximately 37,000 histology requests, 4400 non-gynaecological cytology and approximately 1100 coronial autopsies. More than 90% of all histology and non-gynaecological cytology requests are from the secondary care setting.
One of the hospitals two sites is the main regional centre for gynaecological cytology screening and receives approximately 176,000 requests per annum, predominantly from primary care.
NHS experience or excellent senior experience in other healthcare systems is a pre-requisite for this position.
Recruitment Process
Informal conversations via video call before interview panel and offer. A quick and smooth interview process can be expected for candidates who meet the criteria.
Am I eligible for this post?
Any consultant, young or experienced, can be considered for a role with this leading institution.
If you have qualified overseas and have extensive experience in South Africa, Canada, USA or European healthcare systems but are unclear on your eligibility for this role, or for GMC registration - then please reach out and one of our expert team will discuss with you.
Of course, UK based trainees looking for either a new exciting substantive role OR a new role whilst they put the finishing touches to their CESR application should also get in touch.
Looking for either UK based or experienced overseas histopathologists - this role can be offered on either a locum (fixed-term) contract or as a substantive role with AAC Panel interview.
Consultants preparing for CESR can also be accommodated - dependent on experience.
The Opportunity
All positions will be offered on a 10PA, forty hours per week contract, and consultants with special interest in gynecology, upper and lower GI, dermatopathology, urology, breast and head & neck are of particular interest.
Please note however - experienced consultants with different special interests can be accommodated.
You will be expected to report on a range of specimens but to develop in three areas of particular interest. There is also scope for much teaching experience.
The Requirements
Both overseas & UK trained consultants can be considered - whilst familiarization with UK, US or Canadian reporting systems is essential, even if by proxy via experience in a different country to the above.
Qualifications held should be FRCPath or an overseas equivalent and candidates must be comfortable with high volume caseload.
The Department
Comprised of a team of 12 current histopathology consultants, this is a moment of huge growth for the Trust as they look to incorporate another laboratory.
The team contains consultants with diverse experience & training from the UK, Spain, France, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Management and clinical staff work hard to engender an empowering and supportive work environment.
Accreditations
The laboratory is approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory for pre-registration and specialist training in Cellular Pathology.
The department has full UKAS/ISO accreditation. The Department is HTA compliant and HFEA accredited and takes part in benchmarking exercises.
The Location & Region
The Hospital is a city located in the midlands with great access to the North Westerly cities, Birmingham and the rest of the UK with its excellent national transport connections.
The local region is beautiful, not far from some of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic countryside with nature, fresh air and wildlife being the cornerstone of this beautiful part of the UK. Having said that, the area is well developed with two cities and several towns offering a feasible location for individuals to set up home.
The Benefits to this Role
Am I eligible for this post?
Any consultant, young or experienced, can be considered for a role with this leading institution.
If you have qualified overseas and have extensive experience in South Africa, Canada, USA or European healthcare systems but are unclear on your eligibility for this role, or for GMC registration - then please reach out and one of our expert team will discuss with you.
Of course, UK based trainees looking for either a new exciting substantive role OR a new role whilst they put the finishing touches to their CESR application should also get in touch.
UK based consultants with CCT or experienced overseas histopathologists with Specialist Registration or part-completed CESR can be considered for these fantastic opportunities working with one of the UK\'s fastest growing NHS pathology services.
Those with Specialist Registration will be encouraged to develop the departmental teaching programmes and develop their areas of specialist interest. Consultants that need to complete their CESR will be supported through the process whilst also developing their areas of special interest.
All positions are offered on a 10PA, forty hours per week contract, and consultants with special interest in gynecology, upper and lower GI, dermatopathology, urology, breast and head & neck are of particular interest. Please note however - experienced consultants with different special interests can be accommodated. You will be expected to report on a range of specimens but to develop in your three areas of particular interest and there is also scope for additional paid work teaching and additional reporting duties and autopsies if desirable.
WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
Comprised of a team of 12 current histopathology consultants, this is a moment of huge growth for the Trust as they look to incorporate another laboratory. The team contains consultants with diverse experience & training from the UK, Spain, France, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Management and clinical staff work hard to engender an empowering and supportive work environment. Using a state of the art time management and reporting system with state of the art equipment across three laboratories - the services are part digitalised. Full digitalisation is expected in within 12-18 months. The laboratory is approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory for pre-registration and specialist training in Cellular Pathology. The department has full UKAS/ISO accreditation. The Department is HTA compliant and HFEA accredited and takes part in benchmarking exercises.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE MIDLANDS?
The laboratories are located in the north east midlands with great access to the North Westerly cities, Birmingham and the rest of the UK with its excellent national transport connections. The local region is beautiful, not far from some of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic countryside with nature, fresh air and wildlife being the cornerstone of this beautiful part of the UK. With that in mind, the area is also well developed with two cities and several towns offering a feasible location for individuals to set up home.
NOTABLE BENEFITS TO THIS ROLE
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
Any consultant, young or experienced, can be considered for a role with this leading institution. If you have qualified overseas and have extensive experience in South Africa, Canada, USA or European healthcare systems but are unclear on your eligibility for this role, or for GMC registration - then please reach out and one of our expert team will discuss with you. Of course, UK based trainees looking for either a new exciting substantive role OR a new role whilst they put the finishing touches to their CESR application should also get in touch.
Qualifications held should be FRCPath or an overseas equivalent and candidates must be comfortable with high volume caseload.