Consultant Cellular Pathologist

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cellular Pathologist (2 WTEs) at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. These posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, respected and successful team, with the posts created to both accommodate retirements and the increasing case numbers and complexity of cases seen in the department. You will be a generalist with subspecialty interests and we have opportunities in a range of subspecialty areas including but not limited to, urological pathology, breast pathology, head & neck and gastrointestinal pathology.

We have high performing UKAS accredited laboratories at both sites which are well staffed with an entertaining and motivated workforce. The aim of the department is to manage the workload effectively so that we report clinically urgent specimens in a timely way to meet the needs of the patient, but also to ensure our pathologists have a balanced workload. An excellent work life balance is something we strive for. We would welcome informal discussion with applicants.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

**You will also have access to other benefits including**: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.