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Job summary

Main area
Histopathology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
218-T2-SCT-8391055
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Town
Coventry
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2026 23:59

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Consultant Cellular Pathologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

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. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read-Jones, Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 968320 [email protected] or Dr Catherine Wight, Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Head of Service: 02476 968320 [email protected]

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Meet All Essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meet All Desirable

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Independent reporting in cellular pathology including appropriate sub-specialist experience. • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems. • Leadership of clinical team. • Ability to supervise, appraise and coach other doctors and non-medical staff. • Ability to plan and support introduction of new service developments.
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in diagnostic use of molecular pathology • Experience of management role in cellular pathology • Experience of managing accreditation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital. • Effective administrative and time management skills.Training in clinical management. • Understanding of management roles in NHS pathology and willingness to engage with and participate in management. • Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork • Good spoken and written English • Excellent communication and • Ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital. • Effective administrative and time management skills.Training in clinical management. • Understanding of management roles in NHS pathology and willingness to engage with and participate in management. • Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork • Good spoken and written English • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Effective teaching skills including ability to supervise and teach trainee pathologists. • Commitment to continuing medical education. • Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities • Knowledge of the human tissue act and its impact on clinical and academic pathology
Desirable criteria
  • • Management qualification • Education qualification • An established research background • Peer reviewed publications

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values.(As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Read-Jones
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 968320
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