Consultant in Cellular Pathology

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  • Swindon
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Consultant in Cellular Pathology. The appointed candidates will join an existing team of 6 senior medical staff including Consultants. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior colleagues.We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. The team is also open to discussing other sub-specialty interests you might like to explore in a potential job plan. Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior members of staff and management teams. Details will be shared following shortlisting.The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO151589:2012. It processes and reports, per year, approximately 23,000 surgical specimens (approximately 18,000 for the NHS with 16% from general practitioners), 1200 diagnostic cytopathology specimens and 1000 semenology samples. These arise from a population of approximately 300,000.Main duties of the jobThe laboratory was designed in collaboration with the staff and has modern equipment including height adjustable dissection benches and a recently introduced Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus automated slide stainer and coverslipper, and a Dako Omnis immunohistochemistry immunostainer. Another similar immunostainer is being brought in to meet the increasing demands of immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. The laboratory currently operates with two digital scanners which are used on a daily basis.About usOur STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrityAs a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number249-7038662-3Job locationsGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will take a lead in at least one of the subspecialties.1. Timely reporting of cases on a daily allocation basis2. Preparation of MDTs3. Attendance at MDTs4. Participation in Departmental Meetings5. Supervision of BMS staff in the cut-up section of the department6. Involvement in cut -up if required.Please find attached a full job description and person specification Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will take a lead in at least one of the subspecialties.1. Timely reporting of cases on a daily allocation basis2. Preparation of MDTs3. Attendance at MDTs4. Participation in Departmental Meetings5. Supervision of BMS staff in the cut-up section of the department6. Involvement in cut -up if required.Please find attached a full job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully registered with the GMC
  • CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview or have applied to be on the GMC Specialist register via CESR.
  • FRCPath (UK) or equivalent
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
  • Expertise in full range of Cellular Pathology workload
  • Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Sub-speciality interests will be supported. The department is particularly interested in pathologists practising hematopathology, gynaecological Pathology, uropathology and GI pathology.
Management AdministrationEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
  • Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
  • Evidence of participation in audit and understanding basic principles of management
  • Flexible approach to work organisation
  • Evidence of management/leadership skills training
  • Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills
Teaching & ResearchEssential
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees, laboratory staff and multi disciplinary teams
  • Interest in leading multi-professional education
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals is desirable
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring and empathetic attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, health professionals, hospital staff and other agencies.
  • Commitments to Continuing Professional Development
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
  • Willingness to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust wide sites if required as directed by the department Clinical Lead
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Fully registered with the GMC
  • CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview or have applied to be on the GMC Specialist register via CESR.
  • FRCPath (UK) or equivalent
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
  • Expertise in full range of Cellular Pathology workload
  • Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Sub-speciality interests will be supported. The department is particularly interested in pathologists practising hematopathology, gynaecological Pathology, uropathology and GI pathology.
Management AdministrationEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
  • Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
  • Evidence of participation in audit and understanding basic principles of management
  • Flexible approach to work organisation
  • Evidence of management/leadership skills training
  • Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills
Teaching & ResearchEssential
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees, laboratory staff and multi disciplinary teams
  • Interest in leading multi-professional education
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals is desirable
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring and empathetic attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, health professionals, hospital staff and other agencies.
  • Commitments to Continuing Professional Development
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
  • Willingness to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust wide sites if required as directed by the department Clinical Lead

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