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About Us
Kaizen Recruitment are a framework approved consultancy. We partner with hospitals across the UK to help Attract, Engage and Retain talented doctors on a permanent and fixed term basis.
Our aim is to help ease the reliance on outsourcing and expensive temporary workers, creating a more sustainable, efficient and cost effective workforce.
Medical Sectors We Cover
Women's & Children’s
Pathology
Radiology
Surgical & Theatres
Latest Medical Jobs
Consultant Histopathologist
Devon
£105,504 to £139,882
Consultant Cellular Pathology at Royal Devon University Healthcare
Accredited Excellence
Our Department of Cellular Pathology, based within the Devon Trust, is proudly UKAS (ISO15189) accredited. We actively participate in recognized external quality assurance (EQA) schemes for histopathology and cytopathology, ensuring the highest standards in diagnostics and reporting.
Annual Workload
Histopathology Requests: 12,500 per year
Non-Gynaecological Cytology Requests: 800 per year
The department handles an extensive range of biopsy and resection specimens, reflecting the demands of a small district general hospital (DGH). Notably, approximately 10% of histopathology requests originate from primary care doctors.
Reporting and Specialization
Our consultant pathologists utilize a flexible generalist reporting system, allowing them to focus on their subspecialist interests while maintaining a broad expertise. Work distribution follows a hybrid pull-push system:
Specialist/Urgent Work: Pushed to designated consultants
Non-Urgent Work: Pulled by consultants during reporting sessions.
Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDMs)
Regular MDMs are held for a variety of subspecialties, including:
Breast, Gynaecology, Urology, Gastrointestinal, Dermatopathology (including inflammatory skin), and Lung
Meetings take place in the purpose-equipped MDT room at the Medical Education Centre or virtually via MS Teams.
Laboratory and Equipment
The department is staffed by skilled biomedical scientists with expertise in:
Routine diagnostics
Immunohistochemistry
Immunofluorescence
Our modern laboratory space has been extensively refurbished and features advanced equipment, including a fluorescence microscope for inflammatory skin cases.
Living and Working in Devon
Outstanding Education
Devon boasts outstanding schools and proximity to two leading universities, making it an excellent choice for families. With highly rated primary and secondary schools and diverse extracurricular opportunities, the region supports a rich educational environment for children of all ages.
Convenient Transport Links
Devon offers excellent connectivity:
Rail: Fast services from Exeter St David’s to Bristol (1 hour), London Paddington (2 hours), and Birmingham New Street (under 3 hours).
Air: Exeter International Airport connects you to destinations across the UK, Europe, and North America
Road: The M5 and branch rail lines provide easy access to Devon’s stunning coastline, Dartmoor, and neighboring regions.
Exceptional Education
Devon is an ideal destination for families, offering:
Outstanding schools: Ofsted-rated primary schools and high-performing secondary schools.
Proximity to universities: Access to two leading universities for higher education.
Whether you’re raising young children or supporting teenagers, Devon’s excellent education system and wide range of extracurricular activities provide an enriching environment for growth and learning.
Consultant in CAMHS Eating Disorders - 3 days a week
Staffordshire
up to £100,000, plus £10,000 welcome bonus
Kaizen Recruitment are working with a Private Mental Health Organisation in Staffordshire looking for a Substantive Consultant in CAMHS Eating Disorders Psychiatry.
This role is 22.5 hours per week & requires participation in the second tier Consultant on-call rota.
This post is for a 6 bed Tier 4 CAMHS Eating Disorders Service.
This opportunity is for a Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join and established team caring for young people aged 12-18. This is a service that is committed to helping every person they support feel safe, happy & empowered, enabling them to live the best life possible.
You will have Full-Time junior doctor support.
You will need:
GMC Specialist Registration with a Licence to Practice (Essential) either by CCT or CESR. Applicants due to gain Specialist Registration within 6 months are welcome to apply for this post.
Section 12 Approval (Essential)
Approved Clinician (AC) Status (Essential)
MRCPsych or Equivalent
Working within an inpatient CAMHS Eating Disorder service.
In return you will get:
Salary up to £100,000, plus £10,000 welcome payment.
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Access to a Health Plan
Active Learning Hub and benefit from e-learning & face to face training and development opportunities
Opportunities to develop leadership skills
The service is in a vibrant & multicultural market town in Staffordshire. 30 minutes on the train to an East Midlands city, with an international airport so you will be well connected with the rest of the world. With several primary & secondary schools, then good access to further education this is a fantastic location for the whole family.
Gastroenterology / Hepatology Consultant
Staffordshire
£105,504- £139,882
We are excited to be working alongside a well established trust is the Midlands who are looking to recruit a Gastroenterology / Hepatology Consultant on a fixed term or substantive basis.
Requirements
Full GMC Registration
MRCP UK
Ideally NHS experience preferred
The successful candidate will complement the expertise of 17 Gastroenterology Consultants, 5 SpRs, 5 trainees and 25 Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the Gastroenterology Department. The department has an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Capsule Endoscopy and Functional Disease. They offer JAG accredited services across both sites which are fully equipped offering advanced GI endoscopic techniques
The trust is situated next to two large cities, with excellent transport links in the area, there is also a variety of state and private schools for those with families.
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Meet our Founders
Stuart Vaughan
Co Founder & Partner
I’m the Co-Founder & Partner of Kaizen Recruitment, specialising in the sourcing and placement of doctors for NHS positions.
Dane Willis
Co Founder & Partner
Medical recruitment leader with 15 years experience with a successful track record in supplying Fixed term & permanent doctors to the NHS.
Frameworks & Affiliations
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Guide to ECFMG - EPIC Verification
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