Consultant Cellular PathologistsinWolverhamptoninWolverhamptonPUBLISHED WED 26 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly team, enhancing collaboration and support among colleagues.
Access to a diverse and high-volume surgical pathology workload, with approximately 92,000 requests per annum, providing ample experience in various subspecialties.
Ability to develop and hone special skills and interests in specific areas of Cellular Pathology such as Lung, Hematopathology, Urology, Gynae, and Dermatopathology.
Involvement in a comprehensive Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Andrology service, allowing for a diverse range of case exposure and professional development.
Participation in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborations, fostering strong relationships with medical colleagues across various specialties.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including participation in audits, research, and continuing education programs.
Role in ensuring high standards of clinical governance and risk management, contributing to the safety and quality of patient care within the Trust.
Join our welcoming and dynamic Cellular Pathology team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust! We are actively seeking three passionate Cellular Pathology Consultants to enhance our service and make a tangible difference in patient care. If you hold a CCT or equivalent in Histopathology, and have a keen interest in areas such as Lung, Hematopathology, Urology, Gynae, or Dermatopathology, we want to hear from you. Our hub laboratory at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton is the heart of a thriving pathology service, processing around 92,000 surgical pathology requests each year.
In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, advancing our Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Andrology services. You’ll have the chance to hone your skills, engage in exciting research, and foster valuable relationships across various medical disciplines. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a supportive community while prioritising your professional development. Come and be part of an environment that values compassion, innovation, and teamwork — we can’t wait to welcome you!
In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, advancing our Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Andrology services. You’ll have the chance to hone your skills, engage in exciting research, and foster valuable relationships across various medical disciplines. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a supportive community while prioritising your professional development. Come and be part of an environment that values compassion, innovation, and teamwork — we can’t wait to welcome you!
Opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly team, enhancing collaboration and support among colleagues.
Access to a diverse and high-volume surgical pathology workload, with approximately 92,000 requests per annum, providing ample experience in various subspecialties.
Ability to develop and hone special skills and interests in specific areas of Cellular Pathology such as Lung, Hematopathology, Urology, Gynae, and Dermatopathology.
Involvement in a comprehensive Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Andrology service, allowing for a diverse range of case exposure and professional development.
Participation in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborations, fostering strong relationships with medical colleagues across various specialties.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including participation in audits, research, and continuing education programs.
Role in ensuring high standards of clinical governance and risk management, contributing to the safety and quality of patient care within the Trust.
We are looking to appoint 3 Cellular Pathology Consultants to join our friendly, well-established team.
Applicants should have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT or equivalent date in Histopathology within 6 months of the date of interview.
All reporting specialties will be considered however we are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in, Lung, Hematopathology, Urology, Gynae and Dermatopathology
The BCPS Cellular Pathology service is a fully consolidated service with the hub laboratory at Wolverhampton and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) at the other sites. The only cellular pathology service provided at the ESLs is a frozen section facility. The combined surgical pathology workload for BCPS is anticipated to be approximately 92,000 surgical pathology requests per annum. The successful candidate will be based at the hub laboratory at the New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, but will be responsible for all relevant cellular pathology material for the whole BCPS (from all 4 trusts).
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PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THE POST
- To provide and develop with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive Histopathology / Cytopathology / Andrology / post mortem examination service for the Trust and to collaborate with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to achieve an integrated service for patients.
- To develop such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the department.
- To provide specialist advice and skills training to colleagues from other disciplines as required for the optimum delivery of patient care.
- To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and other postgraduate meetings.
- To take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training posts in the department.
- To demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
- To take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
- To participate in the management of service within Cellular Pathology and where appropriate within BCPS.
- To develop and maintain good communications with General Medical (and Dental) Practitioners and appropriate outside agencies.
- To ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own continued professional development and participating in the Trusts Performance Review.
- To participate in relevant Regional and National EQA Schemes.
- To participate in annual appraisals and Job Plan review.
- As a team member with the present Consultants to operate a system of cover for annual, study and professional leave.
- To deputise for absent colleagues, as far as is practicable.
To maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council.
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