Consultant Histopathologist MPDS and Cellular Pathology

We anticipate that the job plan will comprise ten programmed activities. The only fixed elements of the direct clinical care activities for Consultant Histopathologists are the MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.0: 2.0.

• It is anticipated the full-time job plan will contain 10 programmed activities worked flexibly by mutual agreement (Appendix 1). These will include 8.0 PAs for direct clinical care and 2.0 SPAs for supporting professional activities. Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust. Division of the cytopathology workload
  
  will be organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department. It is anticipated that existing consultants will continue to have an input into the cytology service in line with areas of specialist histopathology reporting. Other appointees may be required to contribute to the cytopathology service in a similar manner. Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development. The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided. University Hospitals Birmingham is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, providing services from four acute hospital sites and community locations. Bringing together our hospitals and community services from across region and beyond, we champion
collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 23,500 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We are committed to delivering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities it serves. UHB is home to some of the country's leading clinical research institutions, and is dedicated to developing and implementing ground-breaking treatments, technologies, and techniques. We are actively developing relationships with our R&D partners such as University of Birmingham. Our vision is to build healthier lives by delivering the best in clinical care, research, innovation, and education. We are also fully committed to tackling climate change by reducing our impact and are part of the national aim to be the world's first "net zero" National Health Service. Our strategy champions our actions and aims, with ways to share excellent ideas that will deliver greener, cleaner communities for the people of Birmingham and Solihull. With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Birmingham is accessible from several nearby areas including Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Worcestershire. Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks, and great shopping facilities make Birmingham an ideal place to work and live. It is still a lot cheaper to live and work in Birmingham than London and when it comes to getting on the property ladder you get a lot more for your money. The city is packed with beautiful buildings, miles of canals and modern architecture. It is a city renowned for the arts, music and festivals celebrating a vibrant multi-cultural and diverse population. There are more Michelin star restaurants than any other City outside of London an abundance of green spaces and parks that make Birmingham a great place to live and work. As well as enjoying where you work, we want all our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer several benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities and working at home.