East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Histopathologist
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Pathology Service Overview
Pathology provides a full microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, laboratory haemophilia, and cellular pathology service to the patients of EKUHFT, general practitioners, community healthcare, and private hospitals in east Kent.
The major proportion of blood science analyses, including all work arising from primary care, takes place in purpose-built facilities on the WHH site.
East Kent Hospitals is participating in the Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) for Kent and Medway to develop an integrated pathology service across the county. Digital pathology for reporting of diagnostic work is being implemented with a go-live date in 2025. Further information about the Department may be found here.
Responsibilities
The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include:
- Provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
- Support for other clinical specialties
- Contribution to education and postgraduate teaching
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The post holder will be expected to share the provision of service for East Kent with the other consultants. This is arranged on a fortnightly rota basis and involves duties primarily at the WHH with MDM cover to other sites either in person or via videoconferencing. The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Service for Cellular Pathology who has overall responsibility for providing the service as agreed with the Clinical Director of Pathology and Medical Director.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people." Everything we do is guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference." We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called "We care." It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dr. Doraline Phillips
- Job Title: Head of Service of Cellular Pathology
- Email Address: doraline.phillips@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01233 616016
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