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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 Skin pathology reporting team.
Contribution to other subspeciality will be discussed with the successful appointee based on expertise and service requirements.
About the specialty:
The Skin Pathology team currently comprises 5 pathologists (mixture of full time and part-time) and covers the wide range of neoplastic and non-neoplastic dermatopathology specimens. Experience in Immunofluorescence and reporting inflammatory skin biopsies is very desirable. Further training can be provided for candidates willing to develop expertise in any of these complex areas in dermatopathology.
Main duties of the job
The appointee is expected to
- Report full range of Skin pathology is desirable including inflammatory skins and immunofluorescence
- 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
- 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, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person specification
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Experience of Audit in Cellular pathology
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of supervision of ST1 level trainees including workplace-based assessment and MSF
- Trained Educational Supervisor
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or Equivalent
- FRCPath or Equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (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.
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- 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 Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes
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This advert is for Consultant Histopathologist (Skin) with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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