Senior Cellular Pathology Consultant - Histopathology Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Blackburn Hospital. This full-time, permanent position involves delivering a comprehensive histopathology service within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to service leadership, participate in governance, and support lab administration while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Wide range of experience in Histopathology and Non-Gynae Cytology.
• Experience in leadership and governance within a pathology department.
• Commitment to audit and clinical service development.
• Experience with developing and managing pathology services.

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with the Pathology Directorate to ensure efficient laboratory administration.
• Arrange rosters and allocate duties; instruct staff on organisational matters.
• Coordinate with other healthcare staff and external teams.
• Attend Board meetings and committees; participate in resource management.

Skills

Histopathology

Non-Gynae Cytology

Clinical Leadership

Audit & service development

Education

MBChB or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC Registration/License to practice

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Blackburn Hospital. This full-time, permanent position involves delivering a comprehensive histopathology service within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to service leadership, participate in governance, and support lab administration while maintaining high standards of patient care.