Consultant Histopathologist

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologist looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are currently looking for a full-time Consultant Histopathologist to join our dynamic team of seven substantive consultants and one specialist grade pathologist, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

This post has arisen due to colleague retirement and in response to the growing demand for high quality histopathology diagnosis, with a potential to create a comprehensive cross-county service.

The departmental workload is quite typical for a DGH hospital and includes large amounts of breast, colorectal, gynaecological and urological pathology. An interest in one or more of these areas, as well as lymphoreticular pathology, is desirable, although any special interest usually found in a district general hospital may be accommodated. Reporting of non-gynae cytology is optional.

**The department is well equipped, including**:

- fully functioning digital pathology reporting system;
- newly refurbished state-of-the-art mortuary facilities;
- digital dictation and voice recognition for cut-up and micro reporting; and
- Cerebro laboratory tracking system.

**We offer**:

- competitive relocation packages by negotiation with the Trust;
- additionally paid overtime to all consultants;
- flexible working patterns, including working from home, which can be accommodated within the department with the use of digital histopathology.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health and acute hospital services. We work with health and social care partners in Somerset to ensure that we deliver outstanding services that meet the needs of our population.

Our trust was formed on 1 April 2020 when Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust merged.

Location

Taunton is a beautiful area of the South West, located between areas of outstanding natural beauty. Somerset offers you the opportunity to live near some of the UKs most desirable locations; from the beautiful local beaches; to the vibrant cosmopolitan centres of Bristol, Bath and Exeter within easy reach.

The County town of Taunton boasts a wide range of local amenities including; an extensive range of shopping, a wide range of local restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, and excellent educational facilities. Taunton’s nightlife offers a great atmosphere with cosy pubs and trendy bars.

Taunton provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link with trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours, and Bristol in 30 minutes.

Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a range of histological and/or cytological diagnostics, to the highest possible standard, in line with the programme agreed with the Clinical Lead.
- Assume responsibility for the organisation and management of histological and/or cytological diagnostics to patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital.
- Supervise the education of Junior Doctors, through effective scheduling of their teaching and training activities in support of professional and personal development.
- Mentor/Coach histopathology trainees and provide assessments and appraisals - ensuring any appropriate remedial action is taken where appropriate.
- Participate in the departmental teaching of medical students.
- Initiate and supervise audit projects in order to actively contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.
- Maintain a satisfactory level of professional expertise through a recognised programme of Continuing Professional Development.
- Participate in a general histology QA scheme and in schemes specific to your subspecialty area.
- Ensure all activities undertaken are within the required level of competence expected by the Trust and the professional organisation relating to the speciality.
- Work with colleagues to develop service in line with key stakeholders (patients, commissioners, etc).
- Research activities as agreed with the Clinical Lead.
- Responsible for undertaking administrative and budgetary duties associated with the care of patients and the efficient running of the department.
- Actively participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process.