Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant GI/HPB Pathologist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Pathologist to apply for a specialised Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobilliary Pathologist position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL).

The specialist teams at LCL are well established and successful tertiary referral centres with regional and national repute. The cellular pathology service is the specialist laboratory hub of the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network, is the main training centre for cellular pathology trainees, and has strong academic links with University of Liverpool. The service has recently moved to purpose built new laboratory facilities on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and full roll out of digital pathology makes this the perfect time to be joining our dynamic and expanding department.

The GI and HPB teams support the full range of specimen types and associated pathologies, as well as delivering the regional Bowel Cancer Screening Programme pathology service.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will have a significant commitment to the specialist pathology team, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. Both established pathologists and newly qualified trainees are encouraged to apply if they are looking to develop their careers by joining respected and experienced teams and subspecialising in a friendly and stimulating environment.

Applicants seeking full time (10 PAs) or less than full time are encouraged to apply. Flexible and home working is supported by teams.

The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-LCL-132-24

Job locations

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.

Any candidate wishing to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the department is welcome to contact Dr Vijay Sharma Vijay.sharma@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, Clinical Director.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.

Any candidate wishing to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the department is welcome to contact Dr Vijay Sharma Vijay.sharma@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, Clinical Director.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) or within 6 months from date of interview
  • CCT or equivalent
  • FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degrees relevant to post
  • Recognised management and leadership courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in cellular pathology sufficient to gain the required qualifications
  • Skills and experience that fit in with the Department's current and future requirements
  • Evidence of involvement in clincial audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of specialist expertise or interest in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobilliary pathology
  • Experience in autopsy practice
  • Evidence of research and publications in relevant subjects
  • Evidence of involvement in teaching programmes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) or within 6 months from date of interview
  • CCT or equivalent
  • FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degrees relevant to post
  • Recognised management and leadership courses

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in cellular pathology sufficient to gain the required qualifications
  • Skills and experience that fit in with the Department's current and future requirements
  • Evidence of involvement in clincial audit

Desirable

  • Evidence of specialist expertise or interest in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobilliary pathology
  • Experience in autopsy practice
  • Evidence of research and publications in relevant subjects
  • Evidence of involvement in teaching programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Vijay Sharma

Vijay.sharma@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517064968

Details

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-LCL-132-24

Job locations

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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