Consultant Cellular Pathologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join their dedicated team at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The role involves supporting the Cellular Pathology department, with responsibilities including medical liver biopsy reporting and non-gynae cytology service provision. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a commitment to teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists required.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Laboratory work including reporting and supervision of trainees.
• Clinical administration and meetings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching

Management Skills

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Cellular Pathologist

This is a new post within the Department of Cellular Pathology in the Clinical Support and Imaging Clinical Management Group (CMG). The post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Interviews will be held inMay2025. The appointment will be whole time (10 PA) and will support the GI/HPB team including medical liver biopsy reporting as well as non-gynae cytology service provision, subject to service requirement and discussion and agreement, along with PAs allocated for education. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work whole 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. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and will be subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder. Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in supporting the Cellular Pathology department in Leicester. The position will be primarily based at theLeicester Royal Infirmarysite, but with the possibility of travel to theGlenfield Hospital or Leicester General Hospitalfor some duties. It is expected that the appointment will be covering dermatopathologyand soft tissue, along withother specialties included in the role being subject to service requirement, discussion and agreement.

You are expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (including supervision, training, assessment and appraisal of specialist registrars and biomedical scientists), clinical audit, research and development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may also be required to undertake management duties.

Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists and full GMC registration with a licence to practice is a requirement of the role.

About us

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Details Date posted

16 May 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

358-7088870-CON

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description Job responsibilities

Outline Job Plan

Laboratory work (to include cutup, reporting, frozen section cover) both personally and in supervision of trainees. Clinical administration. Clinical meetings including multidisciplinary and other meetings.

8.5

Research, CPD, Audit and Clinical Governance, mandatory training, appraisal and job planning, administration, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching*.

1.5

TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES

10 PAs

On average, pathologists attend one MDT per week and it is possible other specialty MDTs will require attendance in the same week. Prep time and time spent attending MDTs is included in DCC activities in the job plan.

The job plan will be reviewed and a performance review carried out by the Head of service and, through them, the Medical Director of the Trust.

UHL recognises that all consultants require time to maintain and develop professional expertise but that additional supporting activities such as educational supervision, teaching and management may not be evenly distributed within a department.

Job description Job responsibilities

Outline Job Plan

Laboratory work (to include cutup, reporting, frozen section cover) both personally and in supervision of trainees. Clinical administration. Clinical meetings including multidisciplinary and other meetings.

8.5

Research, CPD, Audit and Clinical Governance, mandatory training, appraisal and job planning, administration, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching*.

1.5

TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES

10 PAs

On average, pathologists attend one MDT per week and it is possible other specialty MDTs will require attendance in the same week. Prep time and time spent attending MDTs is included in DCC activities in the job plan.

The job plan will be reviewed and a performance review carried out by the Head of service and, through them, the Medical Director of the Trust.

UHL recognises that all consultants require time to maintain and develop professional expertise but that additional supporting activities such as educational supervision, teaching and management may not be evenly distributed within a department.

Person Specification Personal Skills/Qualities Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Personal Skills/Qualities

Qualifications / Training Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for qualifications and training

Desirable

• Other relevant higher qualification
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Relevant managerial qualifications and experience
• Member of relevant professional societies

Experience Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for experience

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Knowledge and Skills

Communication Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Communication Skills

Special aptitudes and skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Special aptitudes and skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates good writing skills

Interests Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Interests

Desirable

• Active interest in training and research and interest in other specialties outside the histopathology specialties specified

Management Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Management Skills

Desirable

• Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
• Calm under pressure

Teaching, Audit & Research Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Teaching, Audit & Research

Desirable

• Original research Publications
• Able to teach medical students, and other health professionals

Practical consideration Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Practical consideration

Person Specification Personal Skills/Qualities Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Personal Skills/Qualities

Qualifications / Training Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for qualifications and training

Desirable

• Other relevant higher qualification
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Relevant managerial qualifications and experience
• Member of relevant professional societies

Experience Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for experience

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Knowledge and Skills

Communication Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Communication Skills

Special aptitudes and skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Special aptitudes and skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates good writing skills

Interests Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Interests

Desirable

• Active interest in training and research and interest in other specialties outside the histopathology specialties specified

Management Skills Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Management Skills

Desirable

• Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
• Calm under pressure

Teaching, Audit & Research Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Teaching, Audit & Research

Desirable

• Original research Publications
• Able to teach medical students, and other health professionals

Practical consideration Essential

• Meet all essential criteria for Practical consideration

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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