Consultant Histopathologist

A Trust in Northern Ireland are looking for a Consultant Histopathologist to join their expert team in a busy District General Hospital and contribute to the Pathology Services of the region. The post holder will also be working alongside other Consultants that are reporting on a wide array of site-areas which will be discussed in MDT meetings.

Due to the nature of the hospital, they have the facilities to support IMG’s through their CESR (Portfolio Pathway) application, exposing them to a wide variety of site areas. There is also a strong emphasis on CPD and progressing personal career interests.

The location of the post provides easy access to Belfast International Airport and Belfast itself. Surrounded by nature and with plenty of good schooling options, this area is ideal for applicants that are considering relocating with their family.

Key Details

• Job Title: Consultant Histopathologist
• Location: Northern Ireland
• Salary: £99,913 - £126,281
• Contract: Permanent or Fixed-Term (12months with possible extension)

The Department

• General Overview: The department handles a wide range of tissue samples from surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. This includes work from national screening programs for breast and bowel cancer. Consultants are general pathologists with specific areas of interest. New hires are encouraged to develop specialized skills, with some limitations on who can handle specific cases like breast pathology.
• Specialist Reporting:Certain types of biopsies are processed and reported by specialist departments in different hospitals, such as:
  • Lymphoma biopsies in Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
  • Muscle, nerve, and renal biopsies by specialist teams in Belfast hospitals.
  • Paediatric pathology in Liverpool.
• Services Offered:
  • Immunocytochemistry and frozen sections are routinely done.
  • Molecular Pathology and Electron Microscopy services are accessible through associated labs.

Gynaecological Cytology Services:

• Cervical Screening: Cervical samples are processed using a specific technique, with oversight and quality control by designated pathologists and coordinators. HPV testing is carried out at specific hospitals, and the cervical screening program is being reviewed for future changes.
• Optional Involvement: The new appointee is not required to participate in cervical cytology unless they choose to.

Non-Gynaecological Cytopathology:

• Reporting: Only pathologists with relevant training handle non-gynaecological cytopathology. While desirable, it is not essential for new hires to be trained in this area.
• Breast Cytology: Rapid reporting for breast cytology is provided in a dedicated unit. Fine needle aspirations (FNAs) from other sites are also reported, often guided by imaging.

Post-Mortem Examinations:

• Location: The department does not conduct post-mortem examinations locally. These are done by other hospitals or forensic departments, with deceased remains being transferred accordingly.
• Regulation: The SHSCT holds a license for tissue handling but not for performing post-mortems.

Main Duties

• This is a 10PA job with no out of hours requirements
• The post holder will take part in the 10 weekly MDTs.  
• Expectation to take part in Appraisal, Mandatory Training and MDT attendance are expected.
• The SPA core time is provided and undertaken within the Trust but there is availability to work from home for up to 1 day a week (needs approval from Clinical Lead)

Professional Development

• Consultants are encouraged to develop their roles as educators, innovators and leaders within the department, the hospital and beyond.
• Research activities are actively supported
• Several Consultants hold National Lead roles, and we are enthusiastic in supporting each other in activities such as presenting work at national and international conferences
• Teaching is strongly supported departmentally and trainees regularly give the department good feedback about this.
• From the day you join the department you will be required to follow a programme of continuing education to encourage your personal development
• You will be required to participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to collab with other departments across the Trust.
• The Trust is extremely supportive of the GMC Revalidation process and are happy to assist in the process of annual assessment, appraisal, and Revalidation

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration
• Recognised post graduate qualification (FRCPath)
• Evidence of participation in CPD
• Non-UK trained applicants need to show evidence working towards CCT equivalent (CESR/Portfolio Pathway)

How BDI Resourcing can Support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you regarding this exciting opportunity!