Consultant Histopathologist

Porthosp; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join their team in Portsmouth. You will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, dissecting and reporting cases while contributing to teaching and supervision of trainee pathologists. The role offers flexibility for both full time and part time applications along with a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Access to beach hut

Wellness centre, gym, and swimming pool

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Training in diagnostic pathology sufficient to practice independently.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams is essential.
• Experience with NHS and clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Dissect and report cases in chosen specialist areas.
• Participate in team meetings and cover clinical enquiries.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Diagnostic pathology

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Full GMC registration

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

FRCPath or equivalent

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Summary

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS University Trust is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join the existing team of 17 Consultants and 3 Specialist Doctors, supporting a wider Histopathology team including two Consultant Biomedical Scientists (who are also Advanced Dissection Practitioners), a further 3 qualified Dissection Practitioners, including 2 now undertaking further specialist training in breast and GI, and 1 Dissection Practitioner in training.

We are a team proud of the service we provide to our patients and the surrounding areas, performing specialist reporting of all major cancer resections, renal and liver biopsies, as well as a wide range of complex and routine specimens.

We take a collaborative approach to working, with a “pool” that is “pulled” alongside specialist reporting. An interest in breast, skin and GI is desirable, but we are a flexible department. We also understand the importance of development, and we promise opportunities for candidates to develop specialist interests within the team, including developing academic links with the University of Portsmouth. Due to the Southern Counties Pathology Network, there are management opportunities within Pathology for those interested.

Over recent years we have seen significant investment in our infrastructure – with all laboratory equipment being replaced in the last year as part of a network‑wide managed service contract. Voice recognition is in use, and our LIMS is being updated as part of a major project to advance the Southern Counties Pathology Network.

The Histopathology team here at Portsmouth are excited to be implementing digital pathology as part of a network‑wide initiative with state‑of‑the‑art scanners installed and increased opportunities for homeworking on the horizon. We are searching for a Consultant ready to work with us in developing our vision.

There is no commitment to performing post‑mortems in this post, however, we would happily support those interested in contributing to leading this service, specifically by providing DCC time for supervising trainees.

Ideally, you will have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register, or within 6 months of being included. You will also be a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or have completed a period of training and education in Histopathology, recognised by the GMC.

Here at Portsmouth, we understand the importance of working flexibly and so would welcome both full time and part time applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Dissect and report cases of chosen specialist areas, with potential reporting of non‑specialist general cases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings in chosen specialist areas.
• Cover frozen sections and unexpected clinical enquiries as part of a daily “duty” rota with other pathologists.
• Interact and work successfully as part of a team in Cellular Pathology and as a member of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the post‑mortem rota at Queen Alexandra Hospital and perform post‑mortems for HM Coroner subject to approval by the Coroner, if desired.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainee pathologists, including regular Cellular Pathology teaching meetings, the Wessex Cellular Pathology Course, and the Histopathology Training School.
• Participate in relevant EQA schemes, yearly performance review, and register with a Continuing Professional Development Scheme such as Royal College of Pathologists Scheme.
• Take on a clinical lead role and develop leadership and management skills.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Applicants that are non‑UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Training and wide experience in diagnostic pathology, sufficient to practice independently.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to negotiate and innovate (desirable).
• Publications, prizes and honours are desirable.
• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need.
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and principles of research.
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate.
• Time management skills, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Take responsibility and provide leadership where appropriate.
• Work effectively in a team environment and develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.
• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.

Other

• Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and where relevant, evidence of participation.
• Knowledge and use of evidence‑based practice.
• Knowledge of audit, governance and clinical research.
• IT skills.
• Effective, confident presentation ability.
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on‑site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on‑site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.