Dermatopathologist/Histopathologist with Skin Interest | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford

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. 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.

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 the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.