Consultant Histopathologist with interest in Breast or Colorectal reporting

A Trust in the North West are looking for a Consultant Histopathologist with a special interest in Breast or Colorectal reporting to join their small, expert team and contribute to the wider Pathology Services Network of the region. The post holder will also be working alongside other Consultants that are reporting on a wide array of site-areas which will be discussed in MDT meetings.

The location of the post provides easy access and is well connected to Liverpool and Blackpool whilst still providing access to awe-inspiring nature, an ancient and compelling 10,000-year history, a vibrant culture and an outdoor natural playground of unrivalled beauty which combines exhilarating coastal adventures and some of the best walking in the UK. With lower tax rates and access to the same high-level schooling as the rest of the country, this post is also ideal for applicants that would be relocating with their family.   

Key Details

• Job Title: Consultant Histopathologist with interest in Breast or Colorectal reporting
• Location: North West
• Salary: £93,666 - £126,281
• Contract: Fixed-Term (12months with possible extension)

The Department

The post holder would have their own office, equipped with personal PCs and Microscopes. The laboratory itself is an open plan laboratory with separate areas for immunochemistry, equipped with an Optimax immunostainer, and cut-up.

A wide range of diagnostic immunohistochemical stains are performed; semi-quantitative tests (hormone receptors, HER2, PD-L1, etc.) are referred to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and the Christie Hospital.

Main Duties

• This is a 10PA job with no out of hours requirements
• The post will take part in the weekly MDTs.  
• Expectation to take part in Appraisal, Mandatory Training and MDT attendance are expected.
• The SPA core time is provided and undertaken within the Trust but there is availability to work from home for up to 1 day a week (needs approval from Clinical Lead)

Professional Development

• Consultants are encouraged to develop their roles as educators, innovators and leaders within the department, the hospital and beyond.
• Research activities are actively supported
• Several Consultants hold National Lead roles, and we are enthusiastic in supporting each other in activities such as presenting work at national and international conferences
• Teaching is strongly supported departmentally and trainees regularly give the department good feedback about this.
• From the day you join the department you will be required to follow a programme of continuing education to encourage your personal development
• You will be required to participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to collab with other departments across the Trust.
• The Trust is extremely supportive of the GMC Revalidation process and are happy to assist in the process of annual assessment, appraisal, and Revalidation

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration
• Recognised post graduate qualification (FRCPath)
• Evidence of participation in CPD
• Non-UK trained applicants need to show evidence working towards CCT equivalent (CESR/Portfolio Pathway)

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you regarding this exciting opportunity!