Consultant Histopathologist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Histopathologist to join a small, enthusiastic team at York Hospital. The post combines Histopathology and Non-gynae cytology duties within a General Pathology Department.

There is a broad case mix with weekly MDT meetings and opportunities to contribute to MDTs and the trust's digital pathology initiatives in partnership with NPIC.

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
• Essential: Full and Specialist registration (GMC) or be eligible for registration.
• Essential: Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR.
• Essential: Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Desirable: Postgraduate thesis and/or higher degree.

Responsibilities

• This replacement post combines Histopathology and Non-gynae cytology duties.
• Work shared with seven other Consultants on a rotating rota.
• Weekly MDT meetings cover multiple cancer pathways.
• Support for MDT services and development of digital pathology initiatives.

Education

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Full and Specialist registration (GMC) or eligible

GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Histopathologist

The closing date is 18 December 2026

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) invites applications for a Consultant Histopathologist to join a small, enthusiastic team of consultants based at York Hospital. SHYPS is a pathology network established through the integration of services provided by York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service encompassing a broad range of laboratory disciplines across four acute hospital sites and supporting community, specialist and primary care services across a wide geographical area. The department receives a diverse range of specimens, reflecting the breadth of work undertaken in a general histopathology service. There is a well-established postgraduate training programme within the region, to which the consultant team makes a significant contribution. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation at the panel interview and attend a technical specification interview prior to the panel interview date.

Interview date: 26th January 2027

Main duties of the job

This is a replacement post in a General Pathology Department based at York Hospital that combines Histopathology and Non-gynae cytology duties, sharing the work with seven other Consultants. The work of the department is divided equally on a daily rolling rota apart from Gynaecological Cytology and perinatal autopsies which, following national recommendations, are undertaken by nominated centres. Cut-up duties are supported by Advanced Practitioners in Specimen Dissection under Consultant supervision. Interest in Breast and Head and Neck pathology to support the respective MDTs, as well as the Breast screening program, is desirable but not essential.

Weekly MDT meetings are held covering breast cancer, lung cancer, gynaecological malignancy, urology, thyroid/ endocrine, head and neck, and colorectal pathology.

The Histopathology Department at York Hospital offers a comprehensive reporting service supported by a team of highly experienced consultants. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified consultants and experienced colleagues to join a supportive, dynamic and forward-looking team. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a broad range of expertise, including subspecialty interests that contribute to the delivery and development of multidisciplinary team (MDT) services. SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.

Job summary

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) invites applications for a Consultant Histopathologist to join a small, enthusiastic team of consultants based at York Hospital. SHYPS is a pathology network established through the integration of services provided by York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service encompassing a broad range of laboratory disciplines across four acute hospital sites and supporting community, specialist and primary care services across a wide geographical area. The department receives a diverse range of specimens, reflecting the breadth of work undertaken in a general histopathology service. There is a well-established postgraduate training programme within the region, to which the consultant team makes a significant contribution. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation at the panel interview and attend a technical specification interview prior to the panel interview date.

Interview date: 26th January 2027

Main duties of the job

This is a replacement post in a General Pathology Department based at York Hospital that combines Histopathology and Non-gynae cytology duties, sharing the work with seven other Consultants. The work of the department is divided equally on a daily rolling rota apart from Gynaecological Cytology and perinatal autopsies which, following national recommendations, are undertaken by nominated centres. Cut-up duties are supported by Advanced Practitioners in Specimen Dissection under Consultant supervision. Interest in Breast and Head and Neck pathology to support the respective MDTs, as well as the Breast screening program, is desirable but not essential.

Weekly MDT meetings are held covering breast cancer, lung cancer, gynaecological malignancy, urology, thyroid/ endocrine, head and neck, and colorectal pathology.

The Histopathology Department at York Hospital offers a comprehensive reporting service supported by a team of highly experienced consultants. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified consultants and experienced colleagues to join a supportive, dynamic and forward-looking team. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a broad range of expertise, including subspecialty interests that contribute to the delivery and development of multidisciplinary team (MDT) services. SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• Relevant higher degree

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

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

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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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospitals

Wigginton Rd, Clifton, York YO31 8HE

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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