Consultant Histopathologist – Urology Insourcing Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Consultant Histopathologists to register their interest in supporting a large NHS Cellular Pathology service in the East Midlands through a proposed on-site insourcing arrangement.
The Trust is experiencing reporting capacity pressures and is exploring options to increase reporting capacity, particularly within Urology pathology. At this stage, we are assessing consultant availability and capability ahead of a prospective service. Any engagement would be subject to service confirmation and formal approval.
This would be an output-based insourcing opportunity rather than a traditional locum position.
Benefits
- Output-based remuneration
- Payment via Ltd Company (subject to Status Determination)
- Flexible sessional commitment
- Additional income alongside substantive NHS commitments
- Opportunity for ongoing reporting sessions, subject to service approval
- Access to a consistent urology reporting workload, subject to service commencement
- Consultant-led delivery model
- Administrative and operational support provided by the Trust
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting of histopathology specimens on-site using glass slides
- Urology reporting, including prostate biopsy templates and radical prostatectomy specimens
- Working within established Trust governance and quality frameworks
- Maintaining agreed turnaround times and reporting standards
Indicative Activity
- Approximately 120 prostate biopsy templates per month
- Approximately 20 radical prostatectomy cases per month
Essential Requirements
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Histopathology
- Current or recent substantive NHS Consultant Histopathologist appointment
- Significant experience reporting urology specimens independently
- Strong understanding of NHS governance and quality requirements
- Participation in relevant Histopathology External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and appraisal/revalidation compliance
Desirable
- Previous insourcing experience
- Capacity to undertake regular additional reporting sessions
- Experience supporting backlog reduction initiatives
Additional Information
- On-site reporting only
- Glass slide reporting environment
- No digital pathology reporting currently available
- Flexible sessional commitment available
- Opportunity currently at expression of interest stage
- Any engagement subject to service approval, contract award and clinical governance clearance
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