Consultant Autopsy Pathologist

Consultant Autopsy Pathologist Overview

We are excited to announce an opening for a Consultant Autopsy Pathologist at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This position is ideal for a highly motivated and ambitious individual eager to join a dynamic team that is committed to advancing diagnostic techniques and engaging in teaching, training, and research.

The successful candidate will play a significant role within the Autopsy Pathologist team, which operates under a regional contract with multiple Coroner jurisdictions, providing timely and specialized autopsy services. The role involves close collaboration with bereavement teams and Coroner officers to support families during difficult times. The mortuaries are located at both the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital sites, and participation in regional meetings for centralized services is expected.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Specialize in Autopsy Pathology while potentially contributing to another specialty based on personal interest and departmental needs.
• Participate actively in autopsy work, performing approximately 2,000-2,500 autopsies annually under the direction of HM Coroner.
• Engage in clinical service provision for about 85% of the time, with the remaining 15% dedicated to supporting professional activities such as audit, quality assurance, continuing professional development, management, research, and teaching.
• Contribute to the training and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring regular involvement in educational programs.
• Participate in departmental audits and relevant external quality assurance schemes.
• Engage in teaching activities for both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• Undertake administrative duties to support the Cellular Pathology Department alongside the Head of Department.
• Maintain full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council, or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.

Requirements

• Possess a primary medical qualification and full GMC registration.
• Be on or eligible to join the GMC Specialist Register within six months of the appointment.
• Hold the FRCPath or an equivalent qualification, along with a Certificate in Higher Autopsy Training or equivalent.
• Demonstrate broad general experience in all areas of autopsy pathology.
• Ability to write detailed and coherent autopsy reports that provide useful information to Coroners and clinicians.
• Experience in performing various types of autopsies to a high standard and taking independent responsibility for them.
• Ability to provide clear and coherent evidence in court settings.
• Involvement in management and project leadership within the specialty, with an understanding of clinical governance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
• Permanent contract with a full-time working pattern.
• Opportunities for professional development, including attendance at educational meetings and courses.
• 30 days of study leave over three years.
• Access to high-quality facilities and resources for teaching, research, and audit.

For further inquiries or to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Dr. Antony Darne or Dr. Peh Sun Loo, Joint Heads of Department, at 0191 2829440 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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