Overview
The Departments of Cellular Pathology of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) are friendly and busy departments that support multidisciplinary teams for cancer specialists including breast, upper and lower gastrointestinal, lung, urology, gynaecology, head and neck and haematology. The Pathology Department at The Royal Oldham Hospital is housed in a purpose built and innovatively designed laboratory providing a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic service across the Trust. The Department is UKAS Accredited and has state of the art facilities designed with the professional in mind. Salford Royal Hospital is a teaching hospital and consultants are involved in teaching medical students and training medical staff. Development of management skills is encouraged with Trust based courses and opportunities for career progression within divisional management are available to all colleagues.
Main duties
Putting your needs under the microscope
We commit to providing you with:
* A consultant team with a clear vision for the continued success of the department.
* Support for your own personal development through our links with external stakeholders.
* A flexible approach to job planning that creates a working environment to best suit you and your team.
* Opportunities for additional PA roles and coronial post mortem work.
* A workload distributed among the team using Royal College guidelines for Histopathology and Cytopathology.
* Opportunities to work with other local organisations to enhance skills and experience.
* Participation and support with local and national clinical trials.
* Networking and development opportunities.
The Histopathology teams at the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), a group of two hospitals—Salford Royal Hospital and the Royal Oldham Hospital—are looking to appoint quality‑driven Histopathology consultants to join our high performing team on our Oldham and Salford sites. We provide a comprehensive, efficient and cost effective Cellular Pathology service to Northern Care Alliance services and Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). We are seeking to enhance our skilled and committed team of 21 general consultants with individuals who can drive our continued success and contribute to an exciting future.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We look for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. For more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance as a Consultant, visit the Consultant careers page.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-DPG-CON-HISTO-25-G
Job locations: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Rd, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Additional information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on the Northern Care Alliance careers site.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
* Wide experience in Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytopathology
* Evidence of audit work and its impact on change
* An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
* Ability to influence and persuade effectively
Desirable
* Experience in reporting gynae, urology, Head and Neck
* Evidence of participation in research
Professional Registration & Registration Essential
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
* Certificate of Completion of Training in Histopathology or equivalent
* FRCPath or equivalent
* UK trained: CCT or within six months of award by date of interview
* Non-UK trained: evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
* Postgraduate degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc)
* Evidence of accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for DBS Disclosure to check for any prior convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For details, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance must present a criminal records certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Rd, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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