Consultant PathologistNHS
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading diagnostic pathology services. North West London Pathology (NWLP) is one of the UK's largest laboratory providers, delivering high-quality diagnostics across a diverse patient population. Our UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189:2022) Cellular Pathology service operates a hub-and-spoke model, with Histopathology, Cytology and Electron Microscopy based at Charing Cross Hospital, and the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS) at Hammersmith Hospital.
We are seeking an ambitious Consultant to join our highly regarded SIHMDS team in a substantive 10 PA post. Working with expert pathology and clinical haematology colleagues, you will diagnose a wide range of complex haematological disorders including malignancies, myelodysplastic syndromes, bone marrow failure disorders, pancytopenias and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.
This Monday to Friday post has no on-call commitment, offering an excellent work-life balance. Consultants attend MDTs remotely and contribute to integrated, patient-centred care across the region. You will report samples from the Trust's internationally recognised MPN/CML service, gaining exposure to complex cases. As part of a world-leading Academic Health Science Centre, you'll benefit from excellent opportunities for research, education, leadership and career development within a supportive, collaborative team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS), working closely with consultant colleagues and the clinical haematology team at Hammersmith Hospital. You will provide a high quality diagnostic service, undertaking specialist investigations and delivering accurate, timely reports in line with national guidance. You will also represent SIHMDS at local and regional cancer MDTs, contribute to service development and innovation, and provide support to the wider Cellular Pathology service where required.
Working within a UKAS accredited service you will play an active role in quality assurance, the Quality Management System, and continuous service improvement, including supporting investigations into adverse incidents and maintaining the highest professional standards. Occasional travel to other sites for MDTs may be occasionally required and consultant cross-cover during annual and study leave will be expected.
The successful applicant will divide their time between clinical work (DCCs) and activities that underpin direct clinical care (SPA) - This may include participation in training, medical education, continuing professional development, formal teaching, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, and local clinical governance activities.
Job description
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Consultant Pathologist to join the SIHMDS team. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide a high quality diagnostic pathology service, participate in MDTs, contribute to external quality assurance and support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care across North West London.
You will work closely with clinical, laboratory and managerial colleagues to maintain high standards of quality, governance and service delivery, while contributing to audit, innovation, service improvement and implementation of national best practice. Opportunities to contribute to research, education and training are strongly encouraged, with an established academic culture and excellent relationships with clinical teams across our partner Trusts.
The role includes teaching, supervision and mentorship of resident doctors and scientific staff, alongside opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute to business planning and represent the service within regional clinical networks.
We are committed to helping our staff achieve their full potential through a range of educational and professional development opportunities. We also offer flexible working, including home working where service needs allow, and welcome conversations about flexibility.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Andrew Smith ([email protected]) or Dr Elisabet Nadal-Melsio ([email protected]).
About us
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Delivering Science, Supporting Healthcare - Our vision is to be a state of the art integrated pathology network, delivering diagnostics to users and patients alike across primary, secondary and tertiary care. To be at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, translating research into routine pathology.