Consultant Histopathologist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment centre in Manchester is seeking Consultant Histopathologists to enhance its Cellular Pathology team. The roles will involve providing specialist diagnostic services and contributing to research and teaching. Candidates should hold an FRCPath and have subspecialty interests in Haematolymphoid, Gastrointestinal, or Gynaecological Oncology. This position offers flexible work plans tailored to individual expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience and subspecialty interest in Haematolymphoid, Gastrointestinal or Gynaecological Oncology.
• Evidence of clinical excellence, teamwork, and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to teaching, research, service development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnostic services for in-house clinical teams and external referrals.
• Contribute to MDT meetings, teaching, audit, service innovation, and collaborative research.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teamwork

Collaborative approach

Commitment to teaching

Research skills

Education

FRCPath (or equivalent)

GMC registration

Job description

Overview

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Consultant Histopathologists to join our expert Cellular Pathology team. These new appointments will strengthen our subspecialty services in Haematolymphoid, Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological Oncology, supporting world-class cancer care, research and education. These are permanent, 10 PA consultant posts. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in any of the three specialties and will work with successful applicants to tailor job plans that reflect both service needs and individual expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnostic services for in-house clinical teams and external referrals across Greater Manchester and beyond.
• Join an existing highly skilled multidisciplinary team of 10 consultant colleagues.
• Contribute to MDT meetings, teaching, audit, service innovation, and collaborative research.

Role Options

• A standalone Haematolymphoid role (1.0 WTE)
• A combined Gastrointestinal (0.5 WTE) and Gynaecology (0.5 WTE) role
• Flexible split posts combining Haematolymphoid with GI or Gynae

Qualifications and Experience

• FRCPath (or equivalent) and GMC registration (with CCT or within 6 months at interview)
• Experience and subspecialty interest in Haematolymphoid, Gastrointestinal or Gynaecological Oncology
• Evidence of clinical excellence, teamwork, and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to teaching, research, service development and innovation

About The Christie

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with national reach as a specialist centre. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, much of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.