• Job Description

  Req#: C9262-25-0611?language=en&page=1153&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Histopathology Services of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is based at the Cumberland Infirmary site. The laboratory processes approximately 21997 histology requests per annum and 1254 non-gynaecological cytology requests, including some FNA work.

  The laboratory is UKAS ISO 15189 accredited and HTA licenced to conduct post mortems and store bodies at the Cumberland Infirmary, and a satellite licence as a body store at West Cumberland Hospital.

  There are currently 5.8 WTE Consultant Histopathologists in post at Carlisle, with an establishment for 7.0 WTE posts. There is also a Specialty Doctor post. We have a very friendly and happy working environment, with a strong team approach to making the service successful. The histopathology service is well regarded across the Trust despite working below full consultant capacity for several years. We provide support to each consultant individually to help manage their workload. Excess work is outsourced.

  Main duties of the job

  Histology

  In 2023 a total of 21997 histology requests were received. The normal full range of diagnostic material is processed. Neuropathology is not performed. Histology duties are undertaken on a daily rota.

  Examples of annual workload 2023 for some specimen types (not exhaustive)

  NUMBER OF CASES REPORTED PER ANNUM

  Endoscopic biopsies

  5277

  Colectomies

  145

  Skin

  6657

  Breast Cores

  1097

  Breast resections

  327

  Cervical biopsies and Cervical LLetz

  1350

  Liver biopsies

  48

  Renal biopsies

  66

  Fully automated immunohistochemistry is provided with a comprehensive range of routine antibodies.

  Rapid biopsy processing can be undertaken using a rapid hybrid tissue processor.

  The laboratory is served by the Telepath computer system with links across the Trust and NHS networks. The Trust is currently working collaboratively with other laboratories in the North-East to replace our current LIMS with Cerner LIMS, which is anticipated to occur during 2023.

  85% of requests are from hospital cases (Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital), 15% from General Practitioners.

  Non-Gynaecological Cytology

  In 2023 a total of 1254 non-gynae cytology requests were received. Specimens cover the normal range expected. 95% of requests are generated from hospital wards and clinics. FNAs are taken by surgeons/radiologists. Non gynaecological cytology is distributed by daily rota.

  About us

  Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

  Please contact Dr Fergus Young to discuss working within the pathology department in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  262-A-25-7166205

  Job locations

  Cumberland Infirmary

  Newtown Road

  Carlisle

  CA2 7HY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the attached job description for further information and the main responsibilities for this role.

  Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the attached job description for further information and the main responsibilities for this role.

  Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).

  Experience & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Wide experience of reporting in Cellular Pathology
  • Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
  • Non gynae experience including FNA diagnostic work
  • Ability to organise and manage clinical workload
  • Ability to present histology and cytology findings to clinical colleagues in MDT meetings
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the care of patients
  • Clinical Governance

  Desirable

  • Experience of coronial post mortem work and willingness to participate in autopsy rota
  • Experience in small group teaching
  • Experience of supervising

  Teaching, Audit and Research

  Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
  • Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for histopathology
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Experience of, and commitment to clinical audit

  Desirable

  • Teaching of non-medical health professionals
  • Research publications

  Continued Professional and Personal Development

  Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
  • Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
  • Participation in appropriate peer review processes

  Communication Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Must be able to relate well to all staff
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
  • Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team loyalty
  • Positive approach to lessons learnt
  • Confident approach without being arrogant

  Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Presentation Skills

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).

  Experience & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Wide experience of reporting in Cellular Pathology
  • Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)
  • Non gynae experience including FNA diagnostic work
  • Ability to organise and manage clinical workload
  • Ability to present histology and cytology findings to clinical colleagues in MDT meetings
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for liaising with clinical staff for the care of patients
  • Clinical Governance

  Desirable

  • Experience of coronial post mortem work and willingness to participate in autopsy rota
  • Experience in small group teaching
  • Experience of supervising

  Teaching, Audit and Research

  Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
  • Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for histopathology
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Experience of, and commitment to clinical audit

  Desirable

  • Teaching of non-medical health professionals
  • Research publications

  Continued Professional and Personal Development

  Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
  • Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
  • Participation in appropriate peer review processes

  Communication Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Must be able to relate well to all staff
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
  • Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team loyalty
  • Positive approach to lessons learnt
  • Confident approach without being arrogant

  Desirable

  • IT Skills
  • Presentation Skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Cumberland Infirmary

  Newtown Road

  Carlisle

  CA2 7HY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Cumberland Infirmary

  Newtown Road

  Carlisle

  CA2 7HY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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