Locum Consultant Histopathologist - Maidstone (ConsHisto/HQ031GEO) Maidstone, England
Salary: GBP90 - GBP115 per hour
Client Name: Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Histopathology
Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Info: They need to be able to report independently and we are looking for individuals with experience of reporting within any of the histopathology specialties especially GI, urology, breast and gynae.
Full time hours (Mon-Fri 8hrs day) but there is some scope for flexibility around working hours once they are established in the department.
Remote working isn’t an option
Location: Maidstone General Hospital
Alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to diagnose, treat, and prevent a range of diseases, making or confirming various diagnoses by studying tissue and fluid samples.
Working flexible shifts at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, you will identify disease and build an appropriate treatment plan based on your expert knowledge of what the patient is likely to experience in the coming days and weeks.
Using your diagnostic skills, you will determine what tests need to be carried out and interpret the subsequent test results, determining the appropriateness of further investigations. You must then draw upon your superior communication skills to provide this critical information to both patients and your fellow health professionals.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
* Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
* Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
* Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
* Examine a range of patients, using your diagnostic skills to determine any tests needed.
* Support and advise clinical staff, advising them of the use and limitations of each diagnostic investigation.
* Provide advice and interpret test results, assessing the appropriateness of further investigations.
* Deliver clinical care to patients where needed and conduct ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
* Oversee the smooth running of the Pathology Department, where required planning the workload and staffing requirements.
* Supervise and teach junior medical staff as required.
* Carry out research and keep up to date with new information.
* Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
* Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
* Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
* Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship)
* You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
So, if you are an experienced Pathology Doctor with an inquisitive mind and the determination to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
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