Consultant Histopathologist

Job Summary

The Departments of Cellular Pathology of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) are friendly and busy departments that support many multidisciplinary teams for cancer specialists including breast, upper and lower gastrointestinal, lung, urology, gynaecology, head and neck and haematology. Our surgical and medical colleagues are very appreciative of the high quality diagnostic service we provide and this is reflected in our excellent working relationships with our clinical colleagues.

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. The state of the art facilities have been designed and constructed with the professional in mind.

Salford Royal Hospital is a teaching hospital and all consultants are involved in teaching medical students and training medical staff. Development of management skills is actively encouraged with Trust based courses and the opportunity for career progression within divisional management is available to all colleagues.

Details and day‑to‑day responsibilities are provided in the supporting documents. In brief, the role involves delivering high‑quality histopathology and diagnostic cytopathology services, participating in audit and quality improvement activities, contributing to local and national clinical trials, and mentoring trainees.

• A consultant team with clear vision for the continued success of their department.
• Support for your own personal development utilising our strong links with external stakeholders.
• A flexible approach to job planning that delivers a working environment to best suit you and your team.
• An opportunity for additional PA's and coronial post mortem work.
• A workload that is distributed amongst the team using Royal College guidelines for Histopathology and Cytopathology departments.
• Opportunities to work with other local organisations to enhance your skills and experience.
• Participation and support with local and national clinical trials.
• Networking and development opportunities.

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 consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Date posted: 05 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 236-DPG-SCO-CON-HIS-26
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital – Stott lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Key tasks include delivering accurate histopathology and diagnostic cytopathology services, participating in audit and quality improvement projects, contributing to national trials, supervising trainees, and ensuring compliance with Royal College guidelines.

• Wide experience in Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytopathology
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
• An understanding of…