A substantive consultant post in the Cellular Pathology department at St George's Hospital, covering paediatric and perinatal pathology. The work centres on perinatal and consented paediatric post-mortems, placental reporting and routine paediatric surgical pathology, alongside clinicopathological meetings and teaching junior doctors. It is a whole-time role with 10 programmed activities, and coroner's post-mortem work is optional and done outside the job plan with approvals. Fit depends on specialist paediatric and perinatal training and FRCPath, with GMC registration required.
What the job involves
- Providing the paediatric and perinatal pathology reporting service with consultant colleagues
- Participating in the perinatal and hospital consented paediatric post-mortem service
- Reporting placentas
- Reporting routine paediatric surgical pathology
- Taking part in clinicopathological meetings and MDTs
- Training and supervising junior medical staff
- Working with professional colleagues and local managers on the efficient running of the service
- Sharing the medical contribution to management with consultant colleagues
- Taking part in the Trust's governance system and clinical audit
- Maintaining CME/CPD
- Optional coronial paediatric post-mortem work outside the NHS job plan, subject to approvals
Qualifications
- Medical degree
- FRCPath Paediatric or Perinatal Pathology by examination, or equivalent
- UK CCT, or within six months of award by interview; non-UK training shown equivalent to UK CCT
Registration & licences
- Full and specialist GMC registration with licence to practise, or eligible within six months of interview; revalidation as appropriate
Experience
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
- Specialist training in paediatric and perinatal pathology
- Active participation in clinical audit, with a good understanding of audit
- Active participation in teaching
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage own time effectively
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Other
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching
- Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Nice to have
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded
- Management experience
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed medical journals
- Recent experience in independent reporting
- Leadership skills
- Research skills
- Living within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during the working week
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements supported, to be discussed during recruitment
Consultant Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist employer: Stgeorges
Stgeorges offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, particularly in healthcare roles such as Healthcare Assistants and Cancer Support Workers. Employees benefit from competitive salaries and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a well-established healthcare setting. The company is committed to providing comprehensive care and support to patients, fostering a culture of teamwork and dedication.
