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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in General Histopathology to join an established and expanding pathology team in the West Midlands.
The successful candidate will provide an independent general histopathology reporting service, working collaboratively with consultant colleagues and laboratory staff to deliver a high-quality diagnostic service.
The department has a substantial workload and operates a partially subspecialised model, making this opportunity particularly well-suited to a Consultant with broad experience in general histopathology and an interest in developing or supporting a specialist area.

The Role

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive general histopathology service, with work allocated through the department's partially subspecialised model.
The service covers a broad range of pathology, including:

• Renal Pathology
• Dermatopathology
• Uropathology
• Respiratory Pathology
• Head & Neck Pathology
• Gynaecological Pathology
• Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Non-Gynaecological Cytology

The department particularly welcomes candidates with experience or an interest in Dermatopathology, Uropathology, Gynaecological Pathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology. Experience in non-gynaecological cytopathology would also be welcomed.
The partially subspecialised model is particularly suited to candidates with wide-ranging general histopathology experience.

 

Main Duties

The successful candidate will:

• Independently undertake general histopathology reporting.
• Contribute to surgical histopathology reporting and specimen cut-up.
• Support the department's non-gynaecological cytology service where appropriate.
• Participate in relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Support the supervision and training of postgraduate trainees and junior medical staff.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contribute to research and service development.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, biomedical scientists and other laboratory staff.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and continuing professional development.

Department & Facilities

The department provides a substantial general histopathology service, receiving approximately 30,000 histology requests and 42,000 specimens each year, as well as approximately 2,000 non-gynaecological cases.
Facilities include:

• Histology processing and frozen-section facilities
• Broad immunohistochemistry capabilities
• Microwave tissue processing
• Non-gynaecological cytology facilities
• Skin immunofluorescence
• Access to off-site specialist services
• Digital pathology development
• Dedicated consultant reporting facilities

The department also supports 9 multidisciplinary team meetings, allocated based on individual specialists' interests and job-plan commitments.

Teaching, Audit & Research

The role provides opportunities to contribute to:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Supervision of postgraduate trainees
• Clinical audit
• Clinical governance
• Research
• Service development and change management
• Applying research findings to clinical practice

Experience of teaching clinical skills and supervising junior doctors is valued.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Full and Specialist GMC Registration with a licence to practise, or eligibility for Specialist Registration within six months of interview.
• UK-trained applicants must hold CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT on the date of the interview.
• Non-UK-trained applicants must demonstrate equivalence to UK CCT.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• Broad experience in general histopathology.
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable Experience

The department would particularly welcome candidates with experience or an interest in:

• Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Respiratory Pathology
• Dermatopathology
• Non-Gynaecological Cytopathology
• Renal Pathology
• Gynaecological Pathology

Experience in management, service development, NHS systems, research and relevant publications would also be advantageous.
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