Clinical Research Fellow in Cellular Pathology (Uropathology)

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Cellular Histopathology. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The Trust has a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. The department provides excellent teaching as well as opportunities to undertake audits. The successful candidate will work alongside Specialist Trainees and Academic Clinical Fellows and will have the opportunity to develop a special interest in Urological Pathology, as well as participating in translational Urology research projects.

Main duties of the job:

• The appointee will be expected to take on the duties of a specialist registrar within the department and will be working in Cellular Pathology with a special interest in Urological Pathology.
• The successful candidate will be expected to assist in providing a diagnostic service to UCL Hospitals and to other hospitals/departments that refer cases for expert opinion and participate in Urological research projects.
• The department’s routine workload of Urological Pathology includes a broad spectrum of screening and diagnostic cases together with network referral cases.
• This is a great opportunity for pathologists who wish to develop and consolidate diagnostic skills in these areas as well as acquiring knowledge of state-of-the-art immunohistochemical and molecular techniques applicable to relative malignancies.
• The diagnostic annual workload for Urological histopathology is approximately 2,800 cases and includes bladder, prostate, kidney tumour and penile biopsies, bladder and prostate TUR specimens and surgical resections such as prostatectomy, cystectomy, glansectomy and penectomy specimens.

Working for our organisation:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Person specification:

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration.
• On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty.
• MBBS or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent pathology training background; MD or PhD.
• Evidence of previous registrar/ specialist training in cellular pathology (or equivalent).
• Specialist interest in Urological Pathology.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Able to be a dynamic team member within the department and to contribute broadly to the running of the department.
• Willingness to participate in research and clinical trial work.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.
• Able to collaborate in an active research programme.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.