Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join our team with an innovative laboratory team and the desire to make a difference.
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Histopathology. The post holder(s) will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department, whilst the opportunity is available to develop specialist interests.
The post is based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate(s) will join a friendly team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. We are an inclusive, friendly and supportive department, committed to supporting new colleagues and place a high value on work/life balance.
The laboratory is accredited to UKAS (ISO 15189:2022), with a brand new laboratory which opened in 2022. The department has a fantastic mortuary facility (built in 2011) and holds a HTA licence. The department carries out approx. 650 post mortems each year.
AAC Interview date to be confirmed.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. Employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to provide the One Pathology Service across the region. You will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
- The provision of a first-class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Trust R&D team.
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Consultant Histopathologist with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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