Dermatopathologist/Histopathologist with Skin Interest

Job overview

Exciting opportunities are available in the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Cellular Pathology department, based at Salford Royal Hospital, for doctors who already are or who are motivated to become sub-specialist Dermatopathologists.

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Dermatopathologist or Consultant Histopathologist with a special interest in reporting skin samples.

Applicants will demonstrate a commitment to Dermatopathology either via experience, possession of the Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath or equivalent qualification, or a commitment to develop such skills to the level indicated above.

Main duties of the job

You will join a dynamic and experienced team of three monospecialist Dermatopathologists delivering high quality diagnostic Dermatopathology services to Dermatology and Plastic Surgery departments at Salford Royal Hospital and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, as well as specialist reporting services to nearby Trusts. With this expansion of the team, you would become part of one of the largest Dermatopathology departments in the United Kingdom.

The Cellular Pathology department at Salford is a strong team of Consultants with additional subspecialisms including neuropathology and upper gastrointestinal pathology. Digital pathology will be implemented in the near future as part of a Greater Manchester wide strategy.

Dissection is provided by an experienced team of advanced biomedical scientist and staff grade colleagues.

The Northern Care Alliance is home to one of the largest Dermatology services in Europe and a regional and supraregional tertiary referral centre. You will be working alongside supportive and knowledgeable clinical colleagues, many of whom have national and international reputations, and at a centre renowned for research and academia.

The hospital is home to undergraduates from the University of Manchester Medical School and Speciality Trainees from the North West Deanery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/