Consultant in Histopathology: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Consultant in Histopathology
Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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Job title: Consultant in Histopathology.
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Contract: Permanent.
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Salary: £113,565–£150,569 per annum, pro rata.
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Working hours: 10 programmed activities (sessions) per week, with part-time options available.
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Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich.
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Join a team of 32 consultant histopathologists within a modern, well-equipped laboratory.
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Work across two or three subspecialties, with opportunities to develop specialist interests in paediatric/perinatal pathology, dermatopathology and gastrointestinal (GI) pathology.
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Contribute to diagnostic services, medical education, research and service development.
Responsibilities
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Provide specialist histopathology diagnostic and reporting services.
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Examine and interpret tissue specimens to support accurate diagnosis and patient treatment.
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Develop expertise in two or three pathology subspecialties and contribute to their respective teams.
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Work collaboratively with clinicians, laboratory staff and multidisciplinary teams.
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Support the delivery of high-quality, timely pathology reports.
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Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality-improvement activities.
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Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
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Train and supervise pathology trainees and support laboratory staff undertaking specimen dissection.
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Participate in research and development activities in collaboration with the University of East Anglia.
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Contribute to service development and continuous improvement of laboratory services.
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Maintain professional competence through appraisal, continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
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Work flexibly across sites and participate in planned departmental activities.
Requirements
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Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practise.
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Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or an equivalent qualification.
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Entry on the GMC Specialist Register through a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), or applicable European Community rights.
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For applicants with a proposed CCT, the expected completion date must be within six months of the interview.
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Internationally trained applicants must demonstrate training equivalent to UK specialist training requirements.
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Evidence of appropriate specialist pathology training and clinical experience.
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Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff and other healthcare professionals.
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Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and clinical audit.
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Willingness to develop a suitable subspecialty interest and participate in service improvement.
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Commitment to continuing professional development, appraisal and learning from feedback.
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Flexibility to work across multiple sites when required.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
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Specialist qualification or experience in paediatric/perinatal pathology.
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Subspecialty interests in dermatopathology or GI pathology.
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Experience in teaching, mentoring trainees and supervising laboratory staff.
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Previous involvement in service improvement and management.
Benefits
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Competitive consultant-level NHS salary.
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Permanent employment with a major teaching and research hospital.
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Flexible and part-time working arrangements, including job-sharing options.
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Modern laboratory facilities and digital pathology technology.
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Opportunities for specialist training and professional development.
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Access to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching opportunities.
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Research and academic collaboration with the University of East Anglia.
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Excellent NHS pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
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Discounted gym memberships and staff café discounts.
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Fast-track staff physiotherapy and confidential counselling services.
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On-site nursery and multi-faith prayer room.
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Free staff Park & Ride service to the hospital.
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Salary-sacrifice schemes, including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics.
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Access to staff discounts, flexible staff-bank opportunities and career-development support.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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