Main area Histopathology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: GI Pathology and Haematopathology Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 WTE) Job ref 339 -CCS1331-LB
Employer North Bristol NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/06/2026
Consultant Histopathologist GI and Haempath
Job overview
This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Breast Pathology. The post is open to applicants for a substantive post, or a fixed term contract should the candidate not have CCT currently.
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
* Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens.
* Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens
* To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice.
* Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties.
* To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme.
* To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work.
* To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation.
* To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.
Person specification
Qualifications And Registration
* Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
* Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
* CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
* FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
* Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or PhD)
Training And Experience
* Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service redesign processes
* Sub-specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Further Training & Management, Audit
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit projects.
* Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance and experience in merging processes to single system demands
* Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching & Publications
* Commitment to undertake teaching and training of medical and dental undergraduates and postgraduates
* Demonstrable research experience. Published research and peer review publications
* Published research and peer review publications
* Experience in the teaching of undergraduates and clinical trainees
* Ability to teach effectively
* Willingness to lead medical staff and biomedical scientists in research activities
Leadership and Teamwork
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
* Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
* Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
* Evidence of positive development and change management
* An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare
* Evidence of attendance at a healthcare management course
* Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
* An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others
* Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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