This locum consultant post at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust covers a 12-month replacement in the Histopathology department at Denmark Hill. The core of the work is histopathology, including frozen sections, and diagnostic cytopathology excluding cervical cytology, with a specialist interest in gastrointestinal pathology and autopsy work by arrangement. Reporting is digital and split across Denmark Hill and the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington, with 8 PA a week and scope to move to 10. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of CCT, to be eligible for interview.
What the job involves
- Histopathology reporting, including frozen sections
- Diagnostic cytopathology, excluding cervical cytology
- Managing a diverse, high-volume caseload with subspecialty exposure
- Specialist work in gastrointestinal pathology and cytopathology
- Digital reporting across Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital
- Autopsy pathology by mutual consent with Clinical Leads and the Coroner, if desired
- Playing an active role in the general running of the department
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on taking up appointment
- Licence to Practise
- Within six months of CCT, in final stages of portfolio pathway, or on GMC Specialist Register on interview day
Experience
- Wide experience in all aspects of histopathology, culminating in CCT or equivalent
- Specialist training in histopathology
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation
- Completed audit projects
Skills & knowledge
- Leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams
- Thorough understanding of the principles of medical audit
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
Nice to have
- Other higher degree or diploma, such as an MD
- Management course and/or qualification
- Audit publications
- Relevant research experience in histopathology
- Publication of review articles and/or case reports
- Teaching skills course or qualification
What’s offered
- Academic opportunities through partnership with King's College London
- Scope for research, audit and teaching at all levels
- Digital pathology infrastructure and cross-site working
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