Job overview
Consultant Cellular Pathologist – Shape the Future of Diagnostics in a Dynamic, Modern Department
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our progressive team at Northampton General Hospital (NGH).
This is a replacement post, offered initially at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with the potential for up to 2 additional PAs available – forming a comprehensive and engaging job plan that includes reporting, grossing, MDT leadership, and teaching responsibilities.
What You’ll Need:
- FRCPath (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or be within 6 months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
What’s on Offer:
- A large and varied diagnostic workload serving NGH, the Northamptonshire Cancer Centre, Primary Care, and regional partnerships with Leicester and Kettering hospitals
- Opportunities for additional paid work outside of normal hours
- Leading roles in local and regional multidisciplinary cancer team meetings (MDTs) – mostly held virtually via MS Teams
- Involvement in the autopsy service (subject to HM Coroner approval)
- Modern, lean-focused department with state-of-the-art facilities, working towards digital dictation / voice recognition and Digital Histopathology
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a comprehensive Cellular Pathology diagnostic service, including specimen cut-up, reporting, frozen sections, and participation in daily workload allocation.
- Provide clinical leadership in MDT meetings, audit, governance, and strategy development across the Trust and wider Group.
- Participate in and provide internal cross-cover, including potential involvement in the autopsy service (subject to HM Coroner approval).
- Ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation, NEQAS programmes, and Trust clinical governance standards.
- Support teaching and supervision of medical students, trainees, and scientific staff, including involvement in education programmes and clinical training.
- Contribute to service development, planning, and innovation, including assessing new methods and supporting external service-level agreements.
- Attend departmental and service line meetings, contribute to management tasks, and monitor service performance and quality indicators.
- Uphold high standards of data management and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information regulations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for further information on this role.
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This advert is for Consultant Cellular Pathologist with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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