Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Dermatopathologist and Soft Tissue Pathologist
Consultant
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to apply for a specialised soft tissue and dermatopathology position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), which is part of Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.
The specialist teams at LCL are well established and successful tertiary referral centres with regional and national repute.Ìý The cellular pathology service is the specialist laboratory hubs of the Cheshire and Merseyside cellular pathology network, is the main training centre for cellular pathology trainees and has strong academic links with University of Liverpool. ÌýThe service has recently moved to purpose built new laboratory facilities on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and full roll out of digital pathology makes this the perfect time to be joining our dynamic and expanding department.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will have a significant commitment to the skin and soft tissue pathology specialist teams, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. Both established pathologists and newly qualified trainees are encouraged to apply if they are looking to develop their careers by joining respected and experienced teams and subspecialising in a friendly and stimulating environment.
Applicants seeking full time (10 PAs) or less than full time are encouraged to apply. Flexible and home working is supported by teams.
The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists.Ìý
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.Ìý
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with a licence to practice or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
- CCT or within 6 months or evidence of equivalency
- FRCPath or equivalent training or experience
Desirable criteria
- High degree relevant to post
- Track record of publications in the field
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in cellular pathology sufficient to gain required qualifications
- Skills and experience that fit in with the department current and future requirements
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of special expertise or interest
- Recognised teaching skills courses
- Recognised management and leadership courses
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- DR Vijay Sharma
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 706 4968
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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L9 7AL
- Telephone
- 0151 706 4666
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