Consultant Histopathologist (Head and Neck)

Job overview

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.

THE POST

We are seeking to appoint a committed Consultant Histopathologist to join our experienced and highly motivated team at the Adult Histopathology department in Oxford Road campus, although there may be a requirement to work across our other sites. It is intended that this post will join the Head and Neck reporting team.

Contribution to other subspeciality will be discussed with the successful appointee based on expertise and service requirements.

About the specialty:

The Head and Neck Pathology team currently comprises four specialist head and neck pathologists and is one of the largest head and neck pathology units in the country, reporting specimens from five different hospitals including University Dental Hospital of Manchester as well as a large Head and Neck cancer unit. Experience of reporting the full range of head and neck pathology is desirable including composite resections for head and neck cancer, dental and odontogenic pathology as well as thyroid and head and neck skin pathology. Further training will be provided for candidates willing to develop expertise in any of these areas.

Main duties of the job

The appointee is expected to

• Report full range of head and neck pathology is desirable including composite resections for head and neck cancer, dental and odontogenic pathology as well as thyroid and head and neck skin pathology.
• Proficient with molecular and genomic diagnostics related to the specialty
• Offer a specialist review service of external cases for patients referred to the service for treatment and/or MDT discussion
• Attend, review and present cases at the MDTs
• Contribute to the cut up rota (including dissection of complex cancer resections)

6 .Report frozen sections / provide intra-operative consultation service

• Work collaboratively as part of a subspecialist team, with a focus on high quality, peer review and patient safety
• Be engaged in audit and service improvement projects, and participate in the corresponding Pathology EQA
• Take an active role in teaching and training of resident doctors

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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Diversity Matters MFT 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, please contact the manager named below.

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