Consultant Histopathologist (Cardiothoracic)

We are seeking to appoint a committed Consultant Histopathologist with a specialist interest in Cardiothoracic pathology to join our experienced and highly motivated team at the Wythenshawe site (although as our service develops and reconfigures, there may be a requirement to work across our other sites). Wythenshawe is a busy teaching Hospital and a regional centre / tertiary referral site for breast and cardiothoracic surgery. The cardiothoracic department initiated a lung screening programme within Greater Manchester and is a leader in this field, with ample opportunity to be involved in research and innovation. We also have high volumes of endoscopy and colorectal cancer work and a plastics and GP skin workload.

You will join a team of 18 other substantive Consultants in the Histopathology Department at Wythenshawe. The main responsibilities of this post would be:

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• Together with other Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing subspecialised histopathology for its clinical users (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and local General Practices). This may include review of slides of patients who are referred in to MFT for further investigation or treatment from other hospitals. The appointee will have the opportunity to participate in cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) in line with their areas of subspecialisation which may involve travel to other sites.
  
• Participate in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and training. The Trust is committed to teaching Specialty Trainees in Histopathology under the aegis of HENW (Health Education North West). The appointee will also be expected to teach histopathology to other allied health professionals. In line with this, there will be provision to review the SPA allocation in the job plan if an appointee takes up such extra responsibilities leading to increased teaching duties.
  

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

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If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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• MB ChB or Equivalent
  
• Full and Specialist Registration
  
• FRCPath or Equivalent
  
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  

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• MD, PhD or other higher degree
  

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• Experience of Audit in Cellular pathology
  
• Teaching of junior medical staff
  
• Trained Clinical Supervisor
  

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• Teaching of medical students
  
• Experience of supervision of ST1 level trainees including workplace-based assessment and MSF
  
• Trained Educational Supervisor
  

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• Publications in recognised Pathological and Clinical Journals
  
• Specialist interest in areas of Cellular pathology complementary to other consultants in the departments
  
• Research projects relating to the specialist area
  

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• Organisational skills
  
• Communication skills
  
• Leadership skills
  

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• Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes
  

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