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Consultant Histopathologist
1 week ago
The laboratory is UKAS ISO 15189 accredited and HTA licenced to conduct post mortems and store bodies at the Cumberland Infirmary, and a satellite licence as a body store at West Cumberland Hospital.
Histology
In 2023 a total of 21997 histology requests were received. The normal full range of diagnostic material is processed. Neuropathology is not performed. Histology duties are undertaken on a daily rota.
Examples of annual workload 2023 for some specimen types (not exhaustive)
NUMBER OF CASES REPORTED PER ANNUM
Endoscopic biopsies
5277
Colectomies
145
Skin
6657
Breast Cores
1097
Breast resections
327
Cervical biopsies and Cervical LLetz
1350
Liver biopsies
48
Renal biopsies
66
Fully automated immunohistochemistry is provided with a comprehensive range of routine antibodies.
Rapid biopsy processing can be undertaken using a rapid hybrid tissue processor.
The laboratory is served by the Telepath computer system with links across the Trust and NHS networks.
The Trust is currently working collaboratively with other laboratories in the North-East to replace our current LIMS with Cerner LIMS, which is anticipated to occur during 2023.
85% of requests are from hospital cases (Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital), 15% from General Practitioners.Non-Gynaecological Cytology
In 2023 a total of 1254 non-gynae cytology requests were received. Specimens cover the normal range expected. 95% of requests are generated from hospital wards and clinics. FNAs are taken by surgeons/radiologists. Non gynaecological cytology is distributed by daily rota.
The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum. This is pensionable, payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis.
Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
Please contact Dr Fergus Young to discuss working within the pathology department in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
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