Locum Consultant - Cellular Pathology

The cellular pathology department is increasing its capacity and therefore we have an opportunity for consultant posts to come onboard, we have digital reporting available and are currently in the process of looking to implement home reporting., This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent.

The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology.

The post-holder will work within the team of Consultant Cellular Pathologists to provide a comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the University Hospital Foundation Trust and the local GP services of north Buckinghamshire.The role involves reporting an equal (pro rata) share of the Cellular Pathology workload in histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology, and there is a requirement to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Participation in private histopathology is optional and is undertaken on a weekly rota basis by those participating.

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o Lease car scheme

o Generous annual leave and pension scheme

o On site nursery (chargeable)

o Extensive staff health and well-being programme

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