Consultant in Cellular Pathology

Applications are invited for a full time (10PA) Consultant Histopathology post for the Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Truro, Cornwall.

The laboratory is a designated centre for many Cancer sites and has full UKAS Accreditation. Receiving over 35,000 Histology, approximately 1,600 Diagnostic Cytology and 900 autopsy requests in 2023 and performs a wide range of molecular techniques.
Applicants from both specialised and more generalised backgrounds will be considered, but an interest in GI &/or dermatopathology would be preferable.
The plan is to install & implement digital Histopathology in 2025

You will:
Undertake Molecular automated PCR for theranostic work (e.g Idylla BRAF) and tumour expression analysis (e.g ALK in lung carcinoma) 
Provide an EUS and EBUS rapid onsite evaluation service for pancreatic, lung, adrenal & head/neck
Provide Pathology support for Bowel Cancer Screening programme including age expansion and Bowel Scope Screening
Work collaboratively with neighbouring hospitals which includes the procurement of an end-to-end digital Histopathology solution, which will connect all 5 Trusts within the region, facilitating the sharing of cases, MDT discussion & expert 2nd opinion.

Person Requirements:
- Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of interview date
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

In addition to full NHS Employee Benefits, the additional advantages of working for this Trust include:
– A generous relocation bonus up to £8,000 if applicable
– Flexible working
– Blue light card and NHS discounts

Jarrodean is a leading UK healthcare recruitment partner to the NHS and UK Independent Sector
As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such specialist clinical roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.