Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of London's foremost teaching trusts, combining clinical excellence with a culture of innovation. We are seeking an outstanding Consultant Histopathologist to join our forward-thinking department at an exciting moment in its evolution.

Our recent transition to fully digital pathology reporting has transformed how we work -- offering flexibility, efficiency, and a platform for the future. Cross-site reporting across King's Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington means genuine variety in your practice, with the benefits of a large, well-resourced trust and strong, collaborative teams at both sites.

You will manage a diverse, high-volume caseload with rich subspecialty exposure, supported by close MDT integration and digital infrastructure. Academic opportunities are available through our partnership with King's College London, with scope for research, audit, and teaching at all levels.

If you are a resourceful, ambitious histopathologist ready to embrace digital-first working and the opportunities of a truly multi-site trust, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The Histopathology department at Denmark Hill undertakes histopathology (including frozen sections), diagnostic cytopathology (excluding cervical cytology) and autopsy pathology.

We are looking to recruit a locum consultant. This is a replacement post, timetabled for 8 PA per week, however there is scope to expand this to a full time (10 PA) role should the candidate prefer this. The post will require the post holder to play an active role in the general running of the department, with specialist interests in Gastrointestinal pathology, Cytopathology. If desired, autopsy work can be arranged by mutual consent with the Clinical Leads and local Coroner. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service.

Potential applicants will be welcome to visit the department and discuss this post.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant

Person Specification
Essential:

• Registerable medical qualification
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
• Wide experience in all aspects of histopathology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Histopathology
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Experience of clinical research
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable:

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Management course and/or qualification
• Audit Publications
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Histopathology
• Publication of relevant review articles and/or case reports
• Teaching skills course/qualification

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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