Consultant Histopathologist

Interviews will take place on 5th May 2023.

Our histopathology department, which transitioned to UKAS accreditation in 2017, is a major training centre with up to 9 trainees including a year two foundation post, and year 1-5 specialist trainees. There is a multidisciplinary molecular laboratory at UHCW, which provides testing for EGFR, KRAS, BRAF mutations. This is an exciting time to join our team as the department is planning to adopt next generation sequencing into routine practice by 2023.

**You will**:

- Provide a diagnostic consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Network and primary care
- Develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their area of specialist expertise and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines
- Be required to interact with the clinicians and allied health professionals to provide pathological support and leadership required for the delivery of excellent services.
- Supervise trainee patologists working in the department and will asisst in their training and appraisal.
- Be encouraged to support reporting of any systemic cytology associated with their sub-specialty area(s) of interest. The post does not have a requirement for cervical screening cytology reporting.
- participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.