Consultant Histopathologist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS team as a Consultant Histopathologist in Sheffield, where you'll deliver high-quality clinical laboratory services. This role offers opportunities across various subspecialties and promotes innovation and research within a supportive environment. Candidates with digital training are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and able to practice.
• Completed Specialist Training or equivalent.
• Interest in subspecialty areas of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including dissection and reporting.
• Work in subspecialist teams tailoring to departmental needs.
• Incorporate research into practice where appropriate.

Skills

Independent practitioner in Histopathology

Clinical experience in histology and cytology reporting

Ability to use voice recognition

Education

Full and Specialist registration with GMC

Postgraduate professional qualifications - FRCPath

CCT or within six months of award of CCT

Job description

Job summary

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) Partnership is hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and delivers clinical laboratory services to 5 Partner Trusts across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

We are appointing up to 2 FTE Consultant Histopathologist. A variety of areas of subspecialist practice can be accommodated subject to the special interests of the applicant, but applications from candidates offering Dermatopathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynae pathology, Breast, Hepatobiliary and Endocrine pathology are particularly welcome. We envisage the posts will be primarily based at Sheffield but there may be to support to services at Doncaster or Rotherham pending our laboratory consolidation.

SYB Histopathology is transitioning to primary Digital reporting and applications from digitally trained pathologists are welcome.

Any candidate 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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant staff of the Histopathology Department are organised into subspecialist reporting teams. Our consultants typically practice in 1 - 3 subspecialist areas of practice in line with their interests and with the needs of the department. Direct Clinical Care (DCC) work includes appropriate dissection, histology and cytology reporting, and MDT preparation and delivery.

Further details of the post can be found in the Job Description.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. SYB Histopathology laboratories workload amounts to approximately 134,000 annually. First time right and avoid duplication are our principles that underpin our work. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Details Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-STH-25-182

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• Postgraduate professional qualifications - FRCPath or equivalent
• If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Histopathology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD value
• Good oral and written communication skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• Postgraduate professional qualifications - FRCPath or equivalent
• If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Histopathology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD value
• Good oral and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)