Consultant Doctor in Histopathology
Job Description
Cradlefin Consultants are currently looking for Histopathology Consultant to work in an NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom. You will be prepared to become the lead for at least one area of cancer pathology and to cover the MDT for that area. The post holder must have FRCPath and evidence of experience in Histopathology suitable to working in a district general hospital or multiple specialty reporting experience. You must also be able to demonstrate autonomous practice.
Main duties:
- Evidence of working independently at UK consultant level (i.e. taking full responsibility for cases they sign out, without requiring supervision)
- Able to work as a general histopathologist; we may be able to accept someone who doesn’t cover one or two areas of pathology but we essentially need a generalist
- Prepared to become the lead for at least one area of cancer pathology and to cover the MDT for that area
- Able to report a workload typical of a UK District General Hospital pathology department
- Able to independently cut-up all cases received in the Department
- Prepared to be physically present in the Department at least four days per week, and preferably five days per week.
- Preferably have experience of working in the UK, but if not, as a minimum have experience of a typical UK workload and case-mix
- Prepared to give second opinions to colleagues when requested
- There is currently no requirement for reporting of cytology or performing of post-mortems
Requirements:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be in the process of registering for a licence to practice
- Ideally be on the Specialist Register or possess FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- Experience at reporting at consultant level
- Must be able to satisfy the language test requirements of the UKVI remit
If you feel you have the right values and skills to become part of our dynamic team and can deliver high standards of care then we would love to hear to from you!
