Senior Histopathologist
4 weeks ago
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Senior Histopathologist to join our team of experts in the field of cellular pathology.
We are looking for a candidate who has completed Specialist Training and is entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or has a CCT or equivalent date in Histopathology within 6 months of the date of interview.
The successful candidate will be based at the hub laboratory at the New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, and will be responsible for all relevant cellular pathology material for the whole Black Country Pathology Service (BCPS).
The BCPS provides a comprehensive pathology service to a population of approximately 1.76 million, and we are seeking a colleague who would like to work in our friendly department with shared responsibilities and special interests.
The existing team of consultants have a close collaborative working relationship, meeting daily to discuss difficult cases and management matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide and develop with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive Histopathology / Cytopathology / Andrology / post mortem examination service for the Trust.
- To develop such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the department.
- To provide specialist advice and skills training to colleagues from other disciplines as required for the optimum delivery of patient care.
- To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and other postgraduate meetings.
- To take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training posts in the department.
- To demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
- To take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
- To participate in the management of service within Cellular Pathology and where appropriate within BCPS.
- To develop and maintain good communications with General Medical (and Dental) Practitioners and appropriate outside agencies.
- To ensure own practice is up to date and participate in the Trusts Performance Review.
- To participate in relevant Regional and National EQA Schemes.
- To participate in annual appraisals and Job Plan review.
- To deputise for absent colleagues, as far as is practicable.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our values.
