Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Consultant Histopathologist

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Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Histopathologist
Location
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
About the Role
To join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of supportive Cellular Pathology Consultant colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to develop exciting sub-specialty interests and potential opportunities for research and teaching.
Key Details
- Work Type: Full-time
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Eligibility
- Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
Salary
- An enhanced starting salary of £140,342 under the excellent Consultant contract for Wales.
Application Requirements
- Provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full.
- Applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
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Role Responsibilities
- Primary Interest: Breast pathology
- Further Interests: Gynaecological pathology, breast pathology, head and neck, endocrine, and pulmonary pathology.
- The post would suit either a first-time Consultant or an established Consultant Histopathologist wishing to relocate. There is no cervical cytology requirement.
- Provide and develop a wide-ranging cellular pathology service to primary, secondary, and tertiary care colleagues.
- Take a lead role in the development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet the increasing demands of clinical users.
- Participate in the training of specialty trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
- Contribute to the requirements of clinical governance and share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory.
About the Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.


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Mission
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together"
Vision
Every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.
Strategy
Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Tom Hockey
- Job Title: Clinical Director
- Email Address: thomas.hockey@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 029 2074 4278
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