# Specialty Doctor in Histopathologist GI and Haempath > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-histopathologist-gi-and-haempath/021a6f70-757e-406c-ae3f-4aff641d247d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-histopathologist-gi-and-haempath/021a6f70-757e-406c-ae3f-4aff641d247d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Pathology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (GI Pathology and Haematopathology) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T14:22:44.802Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/North_Bristol_NHS_Trust/Histopathology/Histopathology-v8151659 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8151659?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology. The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology.  Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. ### Main duties of the job - Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens. - Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens - To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice. - Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties. - To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme. - To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work. - To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation. - To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Refer to draft job plan in Job Description for more details. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Meets professional health requirements - Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role ### Research **Essential** - Knowledge of the principles involved in research - Evidence of involvement in research **Desirable** - Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD - Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cellular Pathology. Sub-specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology. - Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision **Desirable** - Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy ### Teaching and Training **Essential** - Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s - Experience of supervising trainees. - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - Formal teaching/ education qualification. - Educational Supervisor training completed ### Management & Leadership **Essential** - Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it - Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service - Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant - Ability to practice independently as a consultant - Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership - Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks **Desirable** - Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses ### Clinical Governance and Audit **Essential** - Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies - Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation - Positive approach to evidence based practice - Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme ### Clinical Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty - Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty **Desirable** - Broad range of IT skills ### Qualifications And Registration **Essential** - Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) - Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR **Desirable** - Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent ### Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances - Awareness of personal limitations **Desirable** - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels - Trained as a Consultant Appraiser ### Interpersonal, communication and team working skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. - Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English - Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions - Ability to be a flexible team member ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 465.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10451400) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2401) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.