Pathology - Med Staff (Dept) in Milton Keynes

The cellular pathology department at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust is expanding its capacity and offers a full‑time consultant post. The role is intended to replace a current consultant and will become part of a team of eight consultant cellular pathologists. The position is available to those who are able to work full time; part‑time appointments may be considered on a personal basis with appropriate job content modification.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide histopathology and non‑gynaecological cytology services in collaboration with the team of Consultant Cellular Pathologists for the University Hospital Foundation Trust and local GP services.
• Share an equal (pro‑rata) portion of the cellular pathology workload in histopathology and cytology, ensuring a reliable and expeditious service.
• Participate in private histopathology on a weekly rota basis (optional).
• Allocate time in a 10‑P.A. job plan: DCC 7.5 P.A. and SPA up to 2.5 P.A., including 1 P.A. core SPA for job‑planning, appraisal, revalidation, CME, and departmental meetings.
• Utilise non‑core SPA for activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership, quality improvement, consultant development programmes, and skill acquisition, as mutually agreed in job planning.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, perform diagnostic reporting, and contribute to internal peer case reviews and external referrals.
• Support administrative duties related to case reports and NHS autopsies.
• Adapt allocation of SPA and P.A. as required in consultation with the Head of Department, CSU Lead, and Trust leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree and FRCPath or equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC); candidates must hold a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• UK‑trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT); non‑UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Broad experience in all aspects of cellular pathology, including effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency cases.
• Significant postgraduate experience, such as specialist trainee or senior registrar, with equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Sufficient experience in histopathology and cytopathology, including fine‑needle aspirate reporting.
• Special experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology, excluding cervical cytology.
• Experience in autopsy procedures.
• Proficient information technology and computer skills.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
• Background in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research; evidence of training in medical education is highly desirable.
• Leadership and management experience, with the ability to work independently and as part of the Pathology Division.
• Capacity to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Good health and demonstration of Hepatitis B immunisation, including negative Hepatitis B antigen status.

Benefits

• Lease‑car scheme.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• On‑site nursery (chargeable).
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme.
• Outstanding benefits package and opportunity to work in a university teaching hospital that conducts research and teaching on site.
• Hospital rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

Additional Information

The appointment will be reviewed after three months and annually thereafter. The department values enthusiasm, innovation, research, and audit, and offers a warm and supportive working environment.