Consultant in Histopathology

at  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

We welcome applications for a Consultant in Histopathology post. This is a substantive post and will be based at Wexham Park Hospital or the Harborne building in Reading. The post is employed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services which, includes Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey County Hospitals, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts.
The post holder must be medically qualified, have full and specialist registration with a license to practice with the GMC.
In addition UK trained applicants will be expected to be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
The newly appointed Consultant’s responsibilities will include participation with the current Consultants in surgical reporting, and the support of and attendance at cancer site specific multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Arrangements for the division of work will be discussed with applicants and a flexible rota agreed with the successful candidate.
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is a joint venture forming a patient centred pathology network with a clear vision to provide a combined, integrated and modern pathology service with employee well-being and development at its heart.
The complete service model is based on a multi-site strategy, which delivers both routine and specialist in house testing whilst providing fast results to patients. Our success depends on professionals meticulous about clinical excellence, patient centred service and personal development.
In return we drive knowledge sharing, training in an open culture and in-house development. It’s a pivotal time for Pathology nationally, so come and embrace this at BSPS.
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services serves Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, Frimley Health, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts.
A high level of competence and full participation in diagnostic histopathology will be essential and involvement in departmental audit is required. Applicants both with and without well-developed subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply.
Practitioners unable for personal reasons to work full time are welcome to apply for this pos

Please refer the Job description for details