Dermatopathologist/Histopathologist with Skin Interest

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatopathologist at a leading UK health institution. The successful candidate will join an established team and contribute to high-quality diagnostic services in Dermatopathology, with expectations of high standards in patient care and continual professional development. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment focused on academic and clinical excellence.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexibility in working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sub-specialist training in Dermatopathology or a commitment to achieve.
• UK medical registration with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality diagnostic Dermatopathology services.
• Manage and lead change in a multi-agency setting.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit activities.

Skills

Dermatopathology

Clinical Governance

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training in Histopathology

FRCPath

Post Graduate Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-CON-DERMPATH-25

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Job description Job 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/

Job description Job 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/

Person Specification Registration Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice or eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Applicants that are UK trained 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. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• UK experience in Histopatholog

Desirable

• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Essential Qualifications Essential

• Certificate of Completion of Training in Histopathology or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

• Appropriate, significant experience in Dermatopathology. Establish commitment to work towards the Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath and/or equivalent qualification if not already a holder.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

• Desirable to hold Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath or hold a similar qualification from an equivalent body.
• Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Evidence of participation in research
• Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
• Management Skills: Evidence of development and management of change
• Ability to manage risk
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
• Attendance at management course

Teaching Essential

• Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.

Desirable

• Attendance at teaching course

Communication Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (ii) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. , (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: , (iv)you took the medicine version of the test and achieved at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports

Teamwork Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.

Desirable

• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting

Person Specification Registration Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice or eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Applicants that are UK trained 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. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• UK experience in Histopatholog

Desirable

• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Essential Qualifications Essential

• Certificate of Completion of Training in Histopathology or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

• Appropriate, significant experience in Dermatopathology. Establish commitment to work towards the Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath and/or equivalent qualification if not already a holder.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

• Desirable to hold Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath or hold a similar qualification from an equivalent body.
• Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Evidence of participation in research
• Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
• Management Skills: Evidence of development and management of change
• Ability to manage risk
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
• Attendance at management course

Teaching Essential

• Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.

Desirable

• Attendance at teaching course

Communication Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (ii) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. , (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: , (iv)you took the medicine version of the test and achieved at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports

Teamwork Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.

Desirable

• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website

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