Histopathology Consultant

We've been assigned by one of the best performing NHS Trusts in the UK help them recruit a Consultant Histopathology on either a Substantive or a 12 month NHS Fixed Term basis.


The successful appointee will be joining a Histopathology Department team consisting of 5 consultants and one specialty doctor, this laboratory processes approximately 20,953 histology requests per annum and 1549 non-gynecological cytology requests, including some FNA work. The laboratory is UKAS ISO 15189 accredited and HTA licensed to conduct post mortems and store bodies at the trust, and a satellite licenses as a body store at. A new body store facility is being planned as part of phase 2 of the new Hospital rebuild at this trust. This department supports cervical, breast and bowel cancer NHS screening programmes and also have close links with our tertiary referral Centre's at nearby trusts participating in MDT meetings with each other.

The appointee will be asked to fulfil duties such as: Service Provision and Development, Management Responsibilities ,Teaching and Research, Clinical Audit and Governance, Continued Professional Development and there is an opportunity here for the successful appointee as they will be encouraged to develop any particular interest she or he has and a timetable will be agreed in advance, to reflect the particular interests of the applicant, the specialist interests of the existing Consultants, and the needs of the Trust.

Additional Information
- Excellent leadership within the team
- 10 PA's with No on calls
- State-of-the-art Laboratories
- Outstanding nearby schools
- Must have GMC Registration
- Excellent location with easy reach of locations like Manchester & Newcastle

Benefits
- A discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum is offered.
- Enhanced relocation package up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region

If this might interest you or, you know of someone who may be suitable, then please let me know as soon as possible. Our client is happy to consider either experienced Consultants or New Consultants. Specialist Registration is not essential.

Alternatively, please do not hesitate to ask if you require any further information