Consultant - Histopathology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking to fill 2 (wte) substantive Consultant Histopathologist posts, which have become vacant due to retirement. The working hours expected are 9 AM - 5 PM with some time shifting if agreed locally. The post is based at the Hemel Hempstead site. Appointees will be expected to provide diagnostic surgical pathology services for the Trust, with the distribution of work reflecting service need and specialist interests of the appointee. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a relocation allowance of £12,000 (if required). The Trust has agreed a proposal for up to 1 PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly. This change is in line with the Trust's flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continues to provide to our staff and patients.

Main Duties of the Job

The appointee will participate in routine reporting of histopathology and possibly diagnostic cytology specimens. The focus will be on Gynae and Skin along with miscellaneous samples. This could be negotiated at the time of the interview. They would be expected to provide cover for the MDT and attend clinical governance meetings. There is no out of hours commitment.

About Us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts, we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information: Flexible Working Options . We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Responsibilities

The appointee will join a team of 12 consultants and two clinical fellows and will be expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of the trainees. The department has subspecialised reporting groups for the major cancer groups. There will be no requirement for cervical cytology and cervical screening histology reporting. CPD registration with the Royal College of Pathologists is expected.

Person Specification

Please refer to the JD.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year (London Fringe £149 per annum)