Consultant Histopathologist w/interest in Cardiothoracic pathology

A Trust in South East/Greater London Area are looking for a Consultant Histopathologist with a sub-specialism in Cardiothoracic pathology to join their expert team in a large 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 and have a strong track record of successful applicants. There is also a strong emphasis on CPD and progressing personal career interests.

The location of the post provides easy access and is well connected to central London, giving the post holder access to all the same facilities whilst having a lower cost of living.   

Key Details 

• Job Title: Consultant Histopathologist w/interest in Cardiothoracic pathology
• Location: South East
• Salary: £99,532 - £131,964
• Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months with possible extension)

The Department

The successful candidate will join a team of three full-time Consultant Histopathologists, specialising in Cardiothoracic Pathology. This team provides histological and cytological diagnoses for patients with thoracic or cardiac diseases across three hospitals.   They also support the Cardiothoracic Centre by offering intra-operative diagnoses and reporting on surgical resection specimens. The team collaborates closely with oncologists from the hospitals to provide molecular test results vital for treating thoracic cancers and supports weekly lung cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including a regional MDT for mesothelioma.

The Cardiothoracic Histopathology department offers a comprehensive range of tertiary diagnostic services to the Essex area and beyond. Given the evolving nature of healthcare commissioning, a flexible working approach is essential for all consultants. The role does not require out-of-hours commitment. The pathology services are supported by digital pathology systems, enabling remote working and enhancing collaboration within the team.

The role involves participating in all aspects of Cardiothoracic Pathology services, including reporting on biopsies, surgical resection specimens, and various cytology samples. The new consultant will provide intra-operative diagnoses and supervise the processing of pulmonary, mediastinal, and cardiac specimens. They will also attend multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to patient care decisions.

The department, though small, is well-connected with similar institutions in the UK and internationally and has significant research potential due to the variety and volume of cases handled. It has already been involved in several multisite studies and continues to collaborate with national and international research institutions.

In 2023, the department handled around 2,100 histology requests, including surgical and diagnostic specimens, and reported a substantial number of respiratory and fluid cytology cases. The workload is expected to increase slightly in the next two years due to lung cancer screening programmes, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for lung cancer patients.

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!