We are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Cellular Pathology Department at St Jamess University Hospital.
This is a full time consultant post within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of Dental, Head & Neck and Endocrine pathology services to The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), the Leeds Dental Institute, and the region. The service currently has two specialist histopathologists, one being full‑time and one being half‑time. This post will represent an addition to the current team and is a direct replacement of a recent full‑time vacancy. The case mix is extremely diverse and includes oral & maxillofacial, ENT, salivary gland, odontogenic, cervical node, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal gland histopathology specimens. Thyroid, salivary gland and neck node fine‑needle aspirate samples are also covered by the group. There is a large postgraduate training programme in the region which includes medical and dental trainees which the group provide training for. There are strong links with the academic department of pathology with the largest clinical academic training programme in the country.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent). They should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in head & neck, dental and endocrine pathology and demonstrable interest and experience in the specialty. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10‑minute presentation on:
* Molecular testing in head, neck and endocrine pathology novelty or necessity?
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out‑patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in‑patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out‑patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
* Patient‑centred
* Fair
* Collaborative
* Accountable
* Empowered
We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, it is a full time (10 PA) replacement consultant post within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of pathology services to The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region. Our department works in a collaborative and flexible way to deliver a sub‑specialised pathology service tailored to the needs of the tertiary centre.
The appointee will have specialist experience in the areas of head, neck and endocrine diagnostic surgical pathology, and also have expertise in the reporting of head, neck and endocrine cytopathology specimens. We have developed the principles of the Royal College of Pathologists guidelines to try and achieve full staffing and an equitable distribution of work among the consultants in our department.
Any candidate who is unable to work the fulltime for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Objectives of the post
1. To provide, in collaboration with their Consultant colleagues, a timely and reliable pathology service in Cellular pathology. This will specifically include areas of practice relating to head and neck pathology including oral & maxillofacial pathology, endocrine pathology and non‑gynaecological head‑neck and endocrine cytopathology. Further details of the relevant services are included in section 9.
2. Where appropriate, to participate in the provision of the review service, which is part of the tertiary service activity. It is recognised that, depending on the level of experience of the appointee, further training and experience may be required prior to the assumption of this duty.
3. To provide advice and support to other clinical colleagues, to be available to discuss histopathological findings and to contribute to the audit and monitoring of the clinical effectiveness of medical care.
4. To participate in multidisciplinary clinical care and maintain a regular programme of surgical multidisciplinary team meetings.
5. To cover other consultant colleagues for periods of annual or study leave. This will be reciprocated when the appointee takes such leave.
6. To actively participate in and contribute to the continuous service improvement culture in the department.
7. To work with the Clinical Service Lead in Histopathology and the Pathology CSU Leadership Team and other staff in the delivery of an efficient and effective pathology service in keeping with Lean principles.
8. To participate in the effective running of the department, contributing to an equitable share of workload and facilities. To engage in the efficient use of staff and resources for the development of the service in support of changing needs of patients and clinical users within the Trust and the network and in the context of the Trust Quality Improvement programme.
9. To maintain a close working relationship with the other consultant histopathologists and the technical and scientific staff within the Department.
10. To attend staff meetings and share in the open airing of views for and against any proposals for change and the acceptance of decisions taken following such discussions. Consultants are expected to work within the established management structure and abide by Departmental and Trust Policy.
11. To support the procedures, standards and initiatives required for laboratory accreditation by UKAS Ltd and inspection by the HTA.
12. To participate in Departmental and external audit activity, including audits performed within Regional and National Specialty Networks as well as quality assurance in Histopathology.
13. To participate in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching as indicated in section 4.
14. To contribute to the professional supervision and training of medical, scientific and technical staff within the Department, including post‑graduate specialist trainees in Cellular Pathology and sub‑specialist pathology trainees.
15. To undertake research and development work within LTHT, if desired. The Trust is the leading contributor to national clinical trials, and pathology consultants all participate as required in the identification and selection of tissue samples according to the trial protocols. In addition, consultants may contribute to clinically based research activity, which may be recognised within the Trusts Research Strategy with the opportunity for additionally funded sessions.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* *Effective interpersonal skills.
* *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Hold full GMC or GDC Registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or GDC specialist list for Oral & Maxiollofacial Pathology via:
* -CCT or CCST (proposed CCT or CCST date must be within 6 months of interview) or
* -Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. (Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application).
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
* FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
* Hold full GMC or GDC Registration with a license to practice.
* YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
* Relevant higher degree.
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher experience and specialist training in head & neck, dental and endocrine histopathology (including experience in application and interpretation of molecular testing platforms) and related cytopathology.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology leading to a CCST (or equivalent) or Histopathology leading to a CCT (or equivalent).
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical and/or dental students and postgraduate doctors and/or dentists.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
* Dedicated training time in specialist Head & Neck, dental and endocrine pathology.
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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