Consultant Histopathologist

The Job

A Trust in the South East are looking for a Consultant Histopathologist to join their expert team in a large University 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 and have a strong track record of successful applicants. There is also a strong emphasis on CPD and progressing personal career interests.

Key Details

• Job Title: Consultant Histopathologist
• Location: South East
• Salary: £93,666 - £126,281
• Contract: Permanent or Fixed-Term (12months with possible extension)

The Department

The department provides histopathology, non-gynaecological cytology, and autopsy services. Subspecialist reporting is employed, with consultants covering 2-4 subspecialist areas, led by a designated lead and deputy for each team. Participation in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDMs) operates on a rolling rota by subspecialist teams. The department is recognised for its strong team spirit and open communication between technical and diagnostic teams.

MDMs for major cancer sites are established across the Trust, with consultants attending in person or via videoconferencing. Cellular Pathology holds 15 MDMs weekly, with two additional biweekly meetings. Each consultant typically attends 1-2 meetings per week.

The department has full UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189) and has seen significant workload increases since the centralisation of services. Facility upgrades were completed in 2012. Consultants are provided with a personal office, microscope, computer, and shared secretarial support, with reporting supported by a speech recognition system (Dragon), which has improved turnaround times and won a national IT award in 2009.

Specimen tracking is managed through the Cerebro system, and the department has access to various national and international journals. Diagnostic techniques, including immunohistochemistry, are available, along with facilities for photomicrography and digital image recording. The department is equipped with video conferencing links for MDMs across multiple sites, and it is exploring video desktop technology to enhance these meetings. Electronic systems like Q-pulse streamline document management, and post-mortem facilities have been upgraded.

The Trust works collaboratively with new appointees to tailor their job plan, reviewing it after three months and annually. Resources, including administrative support, are provided to ensure effective service delivery. General responsibilities include offering high-quality clinical services, leadership, maintaining ethical clinical practice, supporting other specialities, and contributing to education and postgraduate teaching.

Desirable subspecialist interests include breast, skin, gastrointestinal, soft tissue, and head and neck pathology, with flexibility to develop further areas of expertise. The post-holder is expected to participate actively in service provision, subspecialty development, MDMs, clinical audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Participation in the Royal College of Pathologists' CPD scheme is required, with resources provided for study leave and regional/national meetings.

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!