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Consultant in Histopathology

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Medical Doctor, Pathologist, Healthcare Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

One of several consultant posts in Histopathology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, open to job share or less than full-time working. The successful applicant joins a team of 32 consultants, reporting cases and taking on two or three subspecialties in an oligo-specialist setting, with perinatal pathology cover needed ahead of a retirement. Protected SPA time comes through an exit allocation system, and the role offers training specialty trainees, with scope for undergraduate teaching.

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is needed at application.

What the job involves
  • Report histopathology cases, with workload managed by an exit allocation system based on RCPath points
  • Work within two or three subspecialty teams, as the department operates an oligo-specialist model
  • Provide perinatal and paediatric pathology cover as the perinatal pathologist approaches retirement, or train in it with partner centres
  • Train specialty trainees (ST1-5) in histopathology
  • Contribute to undergraduate teaching
  • Take part in service development and improvement
  • Undertake optional private practice work
  • Undertake optional work for HM Coroners
Qualifications
  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • Non-UK trained applicants to show equivalence to UK CCT
Registration & licences
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of application
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (proposed CCT within 6 months of interview)
Experience
  • Non-UK nationals to show equivalence to the 5-year NHS training period for the specialty
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
  • Track record in clinical governance, including reporting and learning from errors
Skills & knowledge
  • Communicate effectively with clinicians, pathologists and support staff
  • Present to audiences and respond to questions
  • Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
  • Alertness to risk, sound decision making and awareness of own limitations
Other
  • Flexible outlook on working hours
  • Ability to work across multiple sites when public transport may not be available
  • Commitment to developing an appropriate special interest
  • Commitment to lifelong learning, engagement in appraisal and acceptance of feedback
Nice to have
  • Paediatric or perinatal pathology qualification
  • Previous responsibility for service improvement
  • Management skills
  • Interest in dermatopathology or GI pathology
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including mentoring laboratory staff in specimen dissection
  • Good presentation skills
What’s offered
  • NHS benefits and discounts
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Wagestream access to earned pay
  • Free Park and Ride service to the hospital site
  • Free 24-hour confidential counselling
  • On-site nursery
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