Consultant Histopathologist

Job overview

This replacement post is an opportunity to join an expanding dynamic cellular pathology service, and develop your specialist diagnostic and research interests with the enthusiastic support of clinical colleagues.

The successful candidate will join a team of 20 consultants working in purpose-built laboratory facilities in modern hospitals, with a digital service at an advanced stage of development.

The department provides a cellular pathology service to MTW as well as Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. Our varied workforce includes two consultant biomedical scientists (reporting GI and gynaecological pathology), a molecular pathology clinical scientist, two cut-up practitioners and one trainee cut-up practitioner.

You’ll have the opportunity to report, participate in and develop molecular testing in various specialties with a dedicated molecular team.

Applicants must be on the specialist register for Cellular Pathology or be within six months of CCT at the date of interview.

The job description is subject to Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

We are:

• The commissioned Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre for Kent & Medway providing a centralised advanced diagnostic and predictive molecular testing service.
• A large breast and GI HER-2 testing service (approx. 3000 pa) with FISH provided on-site by senior scientists using a new digital solution for fluorescent scanning and reporting (Bioview).
• The central provider for PD-L1 testing across a number of specialties.
• The host for RCPath and UKAS accredited South East General Histopathology EQA Scheme.
• A postmortem examination service with interest in teaching, provided from Tunbridge Wells Hospital with approx. 600 postmortems performed for HMC.
• A research-active department
• In a beautiful part of south east England with more outstanding schools than any other county in the UK.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for hybrid working, including consultant grade microscopes and IT equipment for remote working.
• State-of-the-art screens for digital reporting, and purpose-built lab facilities in modern hospitals.
• Office space.
• Secretarial support.
• Recruitment and Retention Premium up to £15,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Assistance with relocation and accommodation (T&Cs apply)

Candidates unable to work full-time will be considered. If you are appointed, modification of job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.