Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist & Gynaecological Histopathology
The post is to cover maternity leave for 6 months, with possible extension. The Department of Cellular Pathology requires a locum full‑time (10 PA) consultant with a major interest in gynaecological pathology and current diagnostic practice. The laboratory is full UKAS/ISO accredited.
Main place of employment: Guy’s and St Thomas’ sites and Synnovis Blackfriars Hub Laboratory near Southwark tube station.
Responsibilities
* Accountable to the Clinical Lead in Cellular Pathology.
* Provide gynaecological histopathology service, including biopsies and resections, complex cancer specimens, and expert opinion or multidisciplinary discussion.
* Attend the regional weekly gynaecologic oncology multidisciplinary meeting (MDM) involving approximately 45 patients.
* Support a team of specialist gynaecological oncologists, including surgical and brachytherapy services.
* Assist in national and international research studies and clinical trials.
* Teach undergraduate and postgraduate pathology trainees, and provide expert histopathology reports.
* Participate in clinical governance, audit, performance management and quality improvement activities.
* Maintain professional registration, licence and ongoing CPD in alignment with the job plan.
Qualifications
* Fully registered and specialist qualified with the GMC, including current licence to practice.
* UK trained and holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of equivalence if non‑UK trained.
* FRCPath or equivalent; PhD or other higher postgraduate degree in medicine or science (desired).
Clinical Experience
* Comprehensive experience in diagnostic histopathology.
* Recent practice in gynaecological histopathology as a major specialist interest; a secondary interest may be acceptable.
Clinical Skills
* Effective multidisciplinary team member.
* Familiarity with modern morphological and molecular diagnostic techniques.
Audit and IT
* Evidence of clinical governance, audit, risk management, and IT skills.
* Understanding of audit principles and clinical management.
Research, Teaching and Training
* Knowledge of clinical research principles and publication record in histopathology.
* Experience supervising junior staff and teaching across medical and allied health professions.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies; disclosure to DBS required.
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (excluding London Zone).
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