Senior Clinical Fellow - Histopathology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Senior Clinical Fellow - Histopathology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
PureLab - London
37.5 Hours & Fixed Term
Competitive Salary 

We have an opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their team of staff in the Histopathology department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake the histopathological assessment of a progressively broad and complex range of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate Consultant supervision.
• Review relevant clinical information, previous pathology, imaging and other diagnostic information when formulating an appropriate histopathological assessment.
• Prepare clear, accurate and clinically meaningful draft diagnostic reports for Consultant review and authorisation.
• Perform macroscopic examination and complex specimen cut-up under Consultant supervision and within your demonstrated competence.
• Undertake increasingly complex specimen dissection as your experience, competency and scope of practice develop.
• Participate fully in PureLab-UK’s structured, competency-based Consultant Development Programme.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the GMC.
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise.
• FRCPath in Histopathology, or an appropriately recognised equivalent specialist pathology qualification where accepted by PureLab-UK.
• Significant experience in diagnostic Histopathology appropriate to appointment at Senior Clinical Fellow level.
• Demonstrable experience in surgical pathology reporting under Consultant supervision.
• Experience in the dissection and cut-up of surgical specimens, including complex specimens.
• Strong diagnostic and morphological skills with the ability to formulate differential diagnoses and appropriately select ancillary investigations.
• Experience of working effectively within a digital pathology environment.
• Good understanding of laboratory quality systems, clinical governance and patient safety.
• Ability to recognise the boundaries of personal competence and seek Consultant support appropriately.
• Strong analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within medical, scientific and multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to progression towards Consultant-level practice.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy