Digital Pathology Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Independently assess and report digital histopathology cases to the standard expected of a consultant.

• Provide prompt and precise diagnostic reports across various NHS organizations.

• Primarily report on gynaecological specimens, while also handling gastrointestinal and dermatopathology cases.

• Report on general histopathology cases as needed.

• Engage in internal quality assurance, peer review, and discrepancy review activities.

• Collaborate with laboratory teams when further clarification or additional investigations are necessary.

• Ensure adherence to the guidance of the Royal College of Pathologists and local NHS reporting standards.

• Contribute to service stability through adaptable sessional work.

• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and laboratory services as required.

• Access and report on cases electronically from various NHS laboratories utilizing validated digital pathology platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or an equivalent qualification.

• GMC Specialist Registration in Histopathology or eligibility for specialist registration.

• Extensive consultant-level experience in Histopathology.

• Proven experience in reporting gynaecological histopathology.

• Proven experience in reporting gastrointestinal histopathology.

• Proven experience in reporting dermatopathology.

• Familiarity with digital pathology reporting systems or a willingness to receive platform-specific training.

• Exceptional written communication and diagnostic reporting abilities.

• Experience across multiple NHS organizations is preferred.

• Involvement in External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes is preferred.

• Prior experience in digital pathology reporting is advantageous.

• Additional subspecialty expertise is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully digital reporting environment.

• Opportunity for home-based work.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Consistent case allocation.

• Access to technical and IT support.

• Collaboration with NHS laboratory teams as required.

• Flexible sessional commitments available.

• Competitive rates for consultant sessions.

• Steady NHS reporting workload.

• Opportunities to work across various NHS organizations.

• Continued technical and administrative support.

• Long-term opportunities for service development.

• Enhanced work-life balance.

• Portfolio career options available.

• Opportunities for semi-retirement.

• Additional reporting sessions alongside substantive NHS roles.