Consultant Cellular PathologistNHS

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) invites applications for two replacement consultant cellular pathologists to join our forward-thinking and friendly team based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

CWPS are a large pathology network in the Midlands, providing pathology services for UHCW, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.We are seeking pathologists with sub-specialist interests in breast and gynaecological pathology, but would also consider dermatopathology, urology, haematolymphoid, thoracic, gastrointestinal and molecular pathology.

Participation in the autopsy service is welcomed but not essential.Participation in research and teaching (at undergraduate and post graduate level) is encouraged and supported by protected sessions. University of Warwick's Clinical Sciences Research Institute located on the UHCW site provides additional laboratory research facilities.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read-Jones, Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 968320 [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The appointee will provide a diagnostic consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Network and primary care. Histology reporting will be digital once the appointee has been trained and fully validated. Voice recognition training will also be provided as this is the preferred method of report entry.

The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their area of specialist expertise and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines.

Job description

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read-Jones,Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 [email protected] Dr Catherine Wight, Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Head of Service: 02476 [email protected]

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information .

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.