Consultant Histopathologist

Job overview

This post is for a whole time Consultant Cellular Pathologist, specialising in Thoracic Pathology.  This is a Trust appointment, and the main base will be on the Royal Brompton Hospital site, Chelsea, London, SW3 6NP.  The post holder may be required to cover some thoracic work from GSTT and may also be required to work at our Harefield site on an intermittent basis, or more regularly in due course by mutual arrangement.

Main duties of the job

The Brompton site currently provides a full histology, cytology, frozen section, and rapid biopsy. Additional techniques include a wide range of immunohistochemistry and digital photography system. An electron microscope is also on site at RBH. There is also a digital slide scanner system at HH for remote frozen section reporting, and a high throughput S360 Hamamatsu scanner at RBH, currently used for research and teaching. Molecular studies are undertaken by arrangement with other institutions. The Academic Department of Lung Pathology also has facilities for immunohistochemistry, image data analysis and in-situ hybridisation, with access to many state-of-the-art investigative techniques through the NHLI.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide, in association with other consultant staff, a full histopathology, cytology and PALS support service to the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, including undertaking frozen sections, as well as night-time and weekend cover on a rotational basis for urgent biopsies. The workload will comprise mainly thoracic pathology, with cover of cardiac pathology as required. General histopathology will still, however, comprise a minor part of the workload. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the on-call rota for both sites; training for participating in the transplant service will be given as required.

To participate in clinical-pathological meetings, conducting those dealing with thoracic disease, and providing cover for cardiovascular and transplant pathology meetings as appropriate.

**Please note that the job description has been approved by the Royal College of Pathologists**