Job ID: 438-CA841
Grade: Consultant (Contract, Permanent)
Hours: Full time – 10 sessions per week (Based on 10 PAs)
Location: Lancashire Teaching Hospital, Cellular Pathology Department, Town Preston
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: 08/07/2026 23:59
Job Overview
A full‑time permanent Consultant position in the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Preston Hospital. Working Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm with no on‑call expectation. Responsibilities include providing a comprehensive histopathology service (excluding neuropathology cases) and developing specialist interests to complement existing Cancer services.
Main Duties
* Recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff, BMSs and secretarial staff for the histopathology department.
* Arrange rosters, allocate duties and instruct staff on organisational matters.
* Coordinate with staff in other disciplines and external health care workers.
* Attend Board meetings and committees concerning pathology issues and participate in resource management.
* Manage the service in your charge in agreement with other consultants, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC); or eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
* MBChB or equivalent, or evidence of equivalent qualifications.
* FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
* UK‑trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award by interview date.
* Non‑UK‑trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to UK CCT/CESR.
* Evidence of academic excellence in Pathology.
Experience & Skills
* Extensive experience in Histopathology and Non‑Gynae Cytology.
* Interest in Dermatopathology, Oral/Head and Neck pathology.
Management
* Evidence of clinical leadership.
* Committed to audit and improvement of clinical practice and service development.
* Completion of a management course or certificate.
Research and Development
* Active interest in research and publications.
* Experience in developing new diagnostic services.
Personal
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Strong organisational abilities.
* Works well in multidisciplinary teams.
* Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Preston.
* Car owner/driver.
Health
* Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice.
Benefits & Professional Development
* Research support and encouragement for all new consultants.
* Enrollment in the Consultant Leadership Programme with mentorship.
* Annual appraisal and support for the revalidation process.
Equality and Diversity. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: Required for the role; costs will be reimbursed from salary.
Contact
Name: Dr. Amany Said
Job title: Consultant Histopathologist HOD
Email: Amany.Said@LTHTR.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01772 522140
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