Consultant Posts in Pathology - Dundee, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Dundee, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

COME & WORK WITH US IN PATHOLOGY...ON THE DOORSTEP TO THE HIGHLANDS

OUR LOCATION

Known as "the City of Discovery" for its track record in biomedical research, Dundee is also called "Scotland's coolest city" for its culture, including the spectacular new V&A design museum on Dundee's riverside.

The wider Tayside region is great for a healthy work-life balance, with:

Low cost of living and a range of attractive city and rural locations
Very competitive regional property prices and a great range of schools
Beautiful countryside on the doorstep to the highlands, from beaches to hills
Outdoor activities from walking, hiking, mountain biking, some of the best road cycling, kayaking, horseriding to name just a few
Great sports facilities, cafes, concert venues and just a quick train or drive to the centralbelt, without the busyness or commutes of working there

THE TWO CONSULTANT PATHOLOGIST POSTS

1st
post:
an interest in breast pathology is sought. Contributions to lymphoreticular, endocrine pathology and/or cytopathology are desirable, and other interests will be considered.

2nd post:

a broad spectrum of specialist interests will be considered, with contributions to head & neck, lymphoreticular and/or endocrine pathology desirable.

OUR DEPARTMENT
The department is friendly and well resourced. We work well with, and are right next to genetics, perfect for molecular pathology pathways.

We benefit from:

Collegiate team of 14 consultants and up to 9 specialist trainees, with daily consensus meetings
Significant trimming support: 1 advanced practitioner and 2 other BMSs
Up to date IT, voice recognition, roll out of digital pathology, dedicated IT management support
Consensual, flexible approach to rotas
Strong clinical lead support for ongoing training and CPD
Supportive modernizing leadership with development activity that includes digital pathology, ongoing BMS roleextension, trialling home working, and a dedicated molecular pathology service

Ranked 1st in the UK for medicine in the Complete University Guide 2021 and the Guardian University Guide 2021, the University of Dundee Medical School is integrated into the Ninewells Hospitals campus and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and high impact clinical research that places it amongst the best places in the world to study and to practice medicine.

If you have trained in the UK you should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.

Alternatively, you should possess a CESR/CESR (CP).

Please see the information pack for full details about the roles, and contact us for any further enquiries:

Dr Maureen Lafferty,

Clinical Care Group Director:
PA Lynn McKenzie

**Interview Date: 22nd Feb 2023