Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 06/07/2026
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cellular Pathology at North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). We are looking for enthusiastic, forward‑thinking Consultants in Cellular Pathology to join the existing team of 23 Pathologists. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with subspecialist reporting interests or experience to fit in with the needs of existing subspecialist reporting teams covering a large, comprehensive and exciting range of diagnostic surgical and non‑gynae cytology work.
NMCPS aims to provide a world‑class integrated diagnostic service, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to work, learn and research.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be supported by strong and experienced specialist reporting teams. Opportunities exist to work in a range of subspecialties. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to maintain high quality sustainable reporting including an expanding scientist reporting strategy, automated laboratory processes and use of PACS based digital image reporting.
We advocate lean principles and have recently moved to 7 day working in the laboratory. Our plans for digital pathology will further underpin successful and efficient flexible working, teaching and research.
NMCPS cellular pathology processes more than 85,000 surgical cases, 5500 non‑gynaecological cytology cases and 800 autopsies per annum. The laboratory is modern, well equipped and has excellent facilities including those for immunohistochemistry and rapid processing as well as FISH and Molecular services.
Working for Our Organisation
NMCPS aims to provide a world‑class integrated diagnostic service, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. The Trust would consider a flexible working pattern to support a different work‑life balance.
Qualifications and Experience
* Full and specialist registration (and licence to practice) with the GMC or eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
* UK‑trained holders of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT.
* Non‑UK trained candidates required to show equivalence to the UK CCT.
* FRCPath or evidence of an equivalent qualification.
* Higher Medical Degree (PhD/MD).
* Recent wide experience and completion of specialist training; ability in general histopathology and morbid anatomy.
* Good writing and presentation skills.
* Willingness to develop a special interest area in line with service needs.
* Specialist reporting experience in GI, dermatopathology, gynaecological pathology, pulmonary pathology, breast pathology, urological pathology, head and neck pathology, soft tissue and bone pathology.
* Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and recognised teaching skills or a medical education qualification.
* Experience conducting clinical audit, using evidence base and audit to support decision‑making and implementing change.
* Management and administrative experience: organising workload, strategic planning, motivating multidisciplinary teams, understanding managerial issues, corporate responsibility, supporting the Clinical Director of Pathology.
* Teaching and training experience: teaching clinical skills, training in medical education, supervising trainee pathologists.
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team.
* Personal attributes: energy, enthusiasm, enquiry, caring attitude, communication, commitment to continuing medical education, flexibility, willingness to undertake a leadership role.
Equality and Diversity Statement
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Legal Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and it will be necessary for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact for Application Support
Please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
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