Consultant Histopathologist (Gastrointestinal)

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed in 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. With the inclusion of North Manchester General Hospital from 1st April 2021, our organisation provides a single hospital service across the City of Manchester. As a result, it is an exciting and challenging period in the delivery of health and social care in Manchester and one that provides a wealth of opportunity.THE POSTWe are seeking to appoint a 2 Consultant Histopathologists to join our experienced and highly motivated team at MFT Histopathology with the roles based at our Oxford Road Campus (ORC) and Wythenshawe Hospital sites. The 10 PA posts will join the histopathology reporting team with a predominant contribution to Gastrointestinal, non-transplant medical liver and hepataopancreatobillary sub-specialist services. The post holder will also be required to report non-gynaecological cytology matching to the histology specialities covered. Contribution to each sub speciality will be discuss with the successful appointee based on expertise and service requirements.Main duties of the jobMAIN RESPONSIBILITIESYou will join a team of 46 other full and part time Consultants in the MFT Histopathology service. In particular we are looking for candidates who can provide a reporting service for Gastrointestinal, non-transplant medical liver and Hepatopancreatobillary sub-specialities.The main responsibilities of this post would be:
  • Together with other Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing sub specialised histopathology for its clinical users. (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and local General Practices). This may include review of slides of patients who are referred in to MFT for further investigation or treatment from other hospitals. The appointee will have the opportunity to participate in cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) in line with their areas of subspecialisation which may involve travel to other sites.
  • Participate in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and training. The Trust is committed to teaching Specialty Trainees in Histopathology under the aegis of HENW (Health Education North West). The appointee will also be expected to teach histopathology to other allied health professionals. In line with this, there will be provision to review the SPA allocation in the job plan if an appointee takes up such extra responsibilities leading to increased teaching duties.
About usMFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-CSS-7381005-RL4Job locationsOxford Road CampusOxford RoadManchesterM13 9WLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • MB ChB or BDS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or General Dental Council (GDC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • Applicants who 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 by date of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
  • FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and AuditEssential
  • Experience of audit in cellular pathology
  • Teaching of junior medical staff
Desirable
  • Teaching of medical students
  • Experience of supervision of ST1 level training including workplace-based assessment and MSF
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor
  • Trained Educational Supervisor
Academic Achievements and ResearchDesirable
  • Publications in recognised Pathological and Clinical Journals
  • Specialist interest in areas of Cellular Pathology complementary to other Consultants in the departments
  • Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal / Professional SkillsEssential
  • Organisational Skils
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skils
Desirable
  • Involvement in service development and / or quality improvement processes
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • MB ChB or BDS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or General Dental Council (GDC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • Applicants who 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 by date of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
  • FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and AuditEssential
  • Experience of audit in cellular pathology
  • Teaching of junior medical staff
Desirable
  • Teaching of medical students
  • Experience of supervision of ST1 level training including workplace-based assessment and MSF
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor
  • Trained Educational Supervisor
Academic Achievements and ResearchDesirable
  • Publications in recognised Pathological and Clinical Journals
  • Specialist interest in areas of Cellular Pathology complementary to other Consultants in the departments
  • Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal / Professional SkillsEssential
  • Organisational Skils
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skils
Desirable
  • Involvement in service development and / or quality improvement processes

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