Consultant Histopathologist
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Consultant Histopathologist
We are working in partnership with a District General Hospital in Oxfordshire to appoint a Consultant in Histopathology.
The Trust’s Cellular Pathology service is undergoing an exciting period of development, with the ambition to become a leader in the field of Cellular Pathology management.
The Role
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the delivery and future development of histopathology and cytopathology services at the Trust. The post also offers the opportunity to take the lead in one or more subspecialty disciplines, with current needs in:
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Gynaecology (screening & non-screening workload and MDT)
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Non-gynaecological cytology
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Gastrointestinal pathology
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Upper GI MDT
Key Responsibilities
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Participate in the general diagnostic surgical pathology rota or contribute specialist expertise to complement the existing consultant team.
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Report urgent cases (nominal responsibility one day per week).
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Supervise and support junior medical staff on an equitable basis.
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Attend and contribute to cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as lead or deputy pathologist.
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Take part in relevant clinical audits and external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.
Person Specification
Essential
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Full GMC registration
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FRCPath (or evidence of equivalent qualification)
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to shape and develop services within a supportive department
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Scope to take on subspecialty leadership roles
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Competitive NHS consultant terms and conditions
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Referral fee available for successful candidate recommendations
If you are interested in this role—or would like to recommend a suitable candidate, please get in touch. Referral fees are payable for successful appointments.