Consultant Histopathologist - Cellular Pathology Department

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cellular pathology supports a large Cancer Centre and is committed to provide high quality cancer diagnostic services. Cellular Pathology currently has a molecular referral service but aspires to bring new molecular testing within the department in the future. The Diagnostic Cytology service includes a non-gynae Cytopathology diagnostic service and an Andrology service. The department also includes an excellent, modern mortuary facility with a HTA licence.The Histopathology service is also in the process of implementing digital pathology reporting across all specialties.
This is an exciting development and will improve MDT processes and give greater access to resources across the region. We are currently a team of 17 Consultants and 2 Speciality Doctors, supporting a wider Histopathology team including a Consultant Biomedical Scientist and one in training (who are also Advanced Dissection Practitioners), a further 3 qualified Dissection Practitioners and 2 in training. We are a team proud of the service we provide to our patients and the surrounding areas, performing specialist reporting of all major cancer resections, as well as a wide range of complex and routine specimens. We take a collaborative approach to working, supporting workloads through a pool system of allocations, with rotas that also include specialist surgical dissection, as well as frozen section reporting variety is key.
We also understand the importance of development, and we promise opportunities for candidates to develop specialist interests within the team. Over recent years we have seen significant investment in our infrastructure our Histopathology and Cytology laboratories have had a recent equipment refresh and we have modern well equipped mortuary although there is no commitment to performing post mortems in this post, we would happily support those interested in contributing to leading this service, specifically by providing DCC time for supervising trainees. We have expanded services to include the support of the Wessex Renal Service, a Skin Surgery Service and our most recent investments are in voice recognition technology and soon to be introduced digital pathology reporting,to allow us to provide a better and more efficient reporting service. We are also keen to support a candidate with a desire to develop their leadership and management skills by offering the opportunity to take on a clinical leadership role for the department.
This is a great opportunity to help improve and shape the future direction of the service. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a provider of Acute Health Services in the area of the Hampshire basin and Western South Downs. The catchment is in excess of 650,000 people. The area served by the Trust is on the Solent and English Channel and includes the City of Portsmouth and the Boroughs of Gosport, Fareham and Havant extending from Warsash in the west to Emsworth on the Sussex border and its northern boundaries encompass Petersfield and Liss.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring and inspiring environment. It is a key member Trust of the Southern Counties Pathology network, one of the largest networks in the country. Portsmouth is a thriving waterfront naval city, steeped in naval history, on the South Coast of England. It is ninety minutes from central London and has good transport links, including regular ferries to France and Spain.
The major airports are easily accessible (with an airport 30 minutes outside the city). It has some of the best water sports facilities in Europe and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Developments within the city itself and on the Gosport side of the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Portsmouth has wonderful museums and is great for shopping and short breaks.
With house prices 20% cheaper than London, Portsmouth is one of the easiest cities in the UK to purchase a property. Portsmouth has wonderful museums and is great for shopping and short breaks. We are blessed with 2 National Parks on our doorstep the Southdowns Way and New Forest National Park, as well as a packed summer of cultural and musical events and plenty of sports on your doorstep, Portsmouth is the perfect city for those that love the outdoor lifestyle. With easy train links to London, an airport 30 minutes outside the city and ferries to the continent, Portsmouth has something for everyone.
Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire. Close by is the New Forest and the recently designated National Park of the South Downs. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are a number of first rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.
AAC Panel Date To be confirmed Closing Date Sunday 29th September 202

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