Consultant Histopathologist Wsi in Cardiothoracic - Basildon, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Basildon, United Kingdom

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Applications are invited for the full time post of Consultant Histopathologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Pathology.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be part of a small team delivering tertiary care services with the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC).

The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) is an innovative and dynamic unit now in its 11th year. It provides a wide range of tertiary cardiothoracic services to the population of Essex and beyond.

It is housed in a four storey, 14,000 square metre purpose-built unit with three specialist operating theatres and a hybrid lab.

It has more than 100 beds, a dedicated cardiac critical care unit, four catheterisation labs for complex cardiology investigations including electrophysiology, complex CRM device implantations and the 24/7 primary PCI service, which is among the busiest in the UK, day stay facilities and outpatient clinics.

There is a 64-slice CT scanner and a MRI scanner in house. Cardiothoracic surgery service includes lung cancer surgery, mínimally-invasive CABG, mini-mitral valve, and sutureless aortic valve programmes.

The Essex CTC participates in a range of national and international clinical trials and has developed one of the largest research portfolios in the UK.

It is expected that Cardiothoracic Pathologists at the Essex Cardiothoracic will provide specialised assistance to Regional Trusts (Southend Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital and Colchester) and will participate in their MDTs

The MSE Hospitals Group, with its new executive team and management structure, has an on-going commitment to patient-centred care, first class service delivery, and innovative long-term initiatives.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

The CTC Histopathology department provides the local catchment area of Essex and beyond with a comprehensive range of tertiary histopathology diagnostic services.

The MSE provides acute hospital services to a population of 1,2 million people across Mid and South West Essex.

In addition, the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre based a Basildon University Hospital is among the most modern centres of its kind, providing specialist diagnostic and treatment for people with cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

It is situated in the South of England making ideally placed offering easy access to London and the national motorway network.

The area also offers a wealth of living environments, whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of large towns or the tranquillity of picturesque villages and outdoor life.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description