Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team? We have an exciting opportunity for aConsultant Histopathologistto join our forward-thinking department atPeterborough City Hospital.
You will be part of a dedicated team of seven substantive consultants and a consultant biomedical scientist, expanding to meet the growing demands of our increasing workload.
Our department is diverse and covers a wide range of pathologies, includingbreast, colorectal, dermatology, urological pathology, andnon-cervical cytopathology. We are open to accommodating special interests typically found in a district general hospital.
About You:
• You should havegeneralist reporting skills, with the ability to cross-cover for multidisciplinary team meetings.
• You will haveFRCPath(or equivalent), and be on, or within six months of entering, theGMC Specialist Registerat the time of interview.
• You’re a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to providing the best possible patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a department that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. If you’re looking to make an impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!
For more information about this exciting role, please contactDr. A Ibrahim, Clinical Lead and Associate Divisional Director, ata.ibrahim@nhs.net.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide histopathology reporting across a broad range of specialties, with cross-cover for multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to the histology workload, with a desirable but non-essential involvement in non-cervical cytopathology.
• Take on leadership of pathology contributions for one or more cancer multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Offer consultation and advisory services to medical colleagues and other professional groups within the Trust.
• Collaborate with medical staff and clinical teams across specialties, participating in regular clinical and multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as other postgraduate activities within the Trust.
• Ensure coverage for annual, study, and professional leave in collaboration with fellow consultant histopathologists.
• Engage in teaching, audit, and other professional development activities within the department.
• Contribute to departmental and Trust-wide clinical governance initiatives, with evidence of appraisal and revalidation.
• Participate in the Royal College of Pathologists' continuing professional development (CPD) programme, or an equivalent, to maintain up-to-date professional skills.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see the attached job description for this role which contains more detailed information of this role.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Mar 2025