Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 164-7032290
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham City hospital campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant Cellular Pathologist (Derm & H&N)
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Cellular Pathologist to join our existing team of consultants in the field of Dermatopathology and Head & Neck Pathology.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in Cellular Pathology and be able to work as part of a multiple sub-specialised team.
Primary reporting and MDT provision is undertaken using Digital Pathology using the Indica Halo AP system, which is UKAS accredited. Full training and support transition to digital reporting will be provided.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a well-established experienced specialist reporting team. The appointee, in collaboration with the other Consultants will be expected to fulfil the duties detailed in Job description
Main duties
- To actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning Cellular Pathology.
- Share appropriate clinical responsibility for Cellular Pathology along with the consultant team.
- To actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit
- Participate in MDT meetings
- Undertake surgical cut up when required
- Teaching and training
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Histopathology diagnostic service, including full clinical liaison, to:
Clinicians at NUH.
Other users of the histopathology service in the greater Nottingham health community.
Other hospitals that hold service level agreements for specialist services with NUH.
To be involved in the training of Specialty Trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
To contribute, as required, to the teaching of pathology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the Medical School of University of Nottingham.
To take part in Medical Audit and Quality Control.
To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional and Medical Education/ Development (CME/CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists
To participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and Consultant appraisals.
To contribute to the requirements of Clinical Governance. To share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory
Person specification
education and occupational attainments
Essential criteria
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with health professionals, patients and families when required.
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Demonstrates experience in clinical audit and governance processes.
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Experience of digital pathology systems use i.e. for MDT and primary reporting.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team
Desirable criteria
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
- Calm under pressure
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
- Able to actively listen and participate in service decision making processes.
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sindhu Menon
- Job title
- Clinical Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
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