Pathologist - Clinical Pathologist

Poulton-le-Fylde FY6, UK Req #35
16 August 2024

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler. 


Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.
 

Working for us you'll receive:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
  • Staff discounts
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
  • A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
  • Savings related Share option plan
  • Christmas vouchers
  • Eye-sight vouchers
  • Company pension scheme 



Full-Time 40 hours per week | Permanent

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm plus Saturday Rota

Salary: £competitive (neg. on experience)

 

We are looking for a clinical pathologist to join our team of 4 clinical pathologists either at one of our three sites across the UK or working remotely. Having recently invested in digital pathology as part of our continuing investment to deliver on our clients needs, so now is a great time for you to become part of the team and have a real impact on the future directions of the business. Nationwide Laboratories is an independent veterinary diagnostic laboratory, with a specialist cytology and histopathology team, dealing with all species, but predominantly companion animals. We are dedicated to the improvement of animal health through direct support of veterinary practices in the UK and worldwide and have been delivering our services for over 30 years.

 

 

Who we are looking for

 

  • Applicants must have experience in diagnostic clinical pathology
  • A post graduate qualification in Veterinary Pathology is an advantage, but not essential. FRCPath accreditation, board certification in clinical pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), or the European College of Veterinary Pathologist is preferred. Eligibility to complete the board certifications examination in 2023 would also be considered an advantage. For those wishing to gain additional qualifications, time can be made available for study and we are able to supervise candidates for ACVP, ECVP and FRCPath membership.
  • The successful candidate would be expected to have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, be customer focused and supportive of team

 

What you will be doing

  • Review of clinical findings and laboratory results of samples, to produce interpretive reports for submitting veterinary practices.
  • Evaluate cytology samples to produce descriptive and interpretive reports for submitting veterinary practices
  • Fulfil statutory RCVS (and other Inistitutes as appropriate) requirements regarding to maintenance of professional competency – including CPD, current advances and industry concepts
  • Participate in team activity /meetings / events
  • Participate in production of materials for presentations, newsletters, or literature to further promote the business.
  • Work with submitting practice team to ensure suitability of samples and diagnostic tests requested.
  • Liaise with technical staff regarding technical processes existing and new to ensure they meet client requirements and professional standards.
  • Participate in staff training and development.
  • Deliver high levels of customer service through telephone and face to face interactions.
  • Ensure safe working practices adopted and followed.

 

What we Offer

 

  • Enhanced company pension scheme.
  • Savings related share option plan.
  • 32 days paid holiday (inc bank holidays) (Pro-Rata)
  • Extra Holiday for long service.
  • Extra Life assurance benefit.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • A 24/7 confidential employee assistance program.

 

 

 

How to Apply / Contact

 

For all enquiries and any further information on the role, please contact info@nwlabs.co.uk. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

           

NVSL is committed to equality of opportunity, and this underpins our employment and recruitment procedures.  We use objective, job-related criteria when making appointment decisions and our selection criteria is based on skills, experience, qualifications and an ability to do the job. Successful applicants may be required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions to the Company. A DBS check maybecarriedoutin compliancewithHome Officeguidelines. Applicants should be aware that with in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy random tests are carried out.

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