Job overview

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Locum Consultant Histopathologist post to join a team of 8 consultant Histopathologists supporting clinical services. This is a Locum Consultant post created with a view to fill up a substantive post in 6 months. 

The post holder must be medically qualified with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The post holder should have the Fellowship of Royal College of the Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent. Applicants both with and without well-developed subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply. Practitioners unable for personal reasons to work full time are welcome to apply for this post.

The post holder must have at least 6 months UK Consultant level experience or 12 months post FRCPath UK experience.

Main duties of the job

Urgent reporting of specimens from the surgical clinics at the hospitals is part of the service provided. The Royal Surrey Hospital is a recognised Cancer Centre and the successful candidate will be involved in the special cellular pathology services required by such a centre.  Specialist Registrars rotate within cellular pathology at RSH on a 6-12 monthly basis and supervision and teaching of the junior medical staff is a necessary part of this post.

The post holder will have an option of participating in coroner’s post-mortem service rota and/ or supervision of registrars in post-mortem examination.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the Regional EQA Scheme for histopathology and the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists.  The post holder will also be required to take part in suitable specialist EQA Schemes related to their designated areas of special responsibility, where such schemes are in existence.

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Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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