Job summaryThis post is for a Consultant in Histopathology.
For substantive roles, applicants must have full GMC registration and either hold or be within six months of a CCT in Histopathology. International applicants must demonstrate equivalence to a UK CCT.This is a general histopathology post. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate teaching and the training of Specialty Trainees.
The department is adopting digital pathology for primary diagnostics; training in Whole Slide Imaging will be provided, and opportunities exist to help shape digital pathology services. Key responsibilities include diagnostic reporting, participating in quality assurance, annual appraisal, and job planning.
The role involves advising clinical teams on investigations and report interpretation, contributing to policy development, supervising junior staff, and supporting departmental operations. The overarching goal is to provide the highest quality patient care through professional practice and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to:provide advice on the diagnosis, staging and prognosis of patients suffering from disease. Reporting and interpretation of specimen submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines.take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes, where appropriate.participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process.work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of comprehensive Histopathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports and the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required.be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department. be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
About usWe are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
We know happy colleagues deliver better care. All our teams work in a supportive environment, which nurtures your wellbeing and provides opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We have an open, inclusive and diverse culture and we would like you to be part of the team.
DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number214-CSTO26-8270201Job locationsKing's Mill HospitalMansfield RoadSutton-in-AshfieldNG17 4JLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFRCPath or equivalentFull and specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice or within 6 months of CCT. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of application. DesirableResearch degree in Histopathology
Experience
EssentialExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of job planUnderstanding of all aspects of specific focus of role
Management & administrative experience
EssentialAbility to effectively organise and manage clinical workloadDesirableThe potential to develop management and leadership skills
Teaching
EssentialWillingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory and nursing staffDesirableDemonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
Research
EssentialAbility to convert research evidence into clinical practiceDesirableGood academic and research publication record
Other
EssentialTo have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competentlyAbility to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and AuditDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFRCPath or equivalentFull and specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice or within 6 months of CCT. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of application. DesirableResearch degree in Histopathology
Experience
EssentialExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of job planUnderstanding of all aspects of specific focus of role
Management & administrative experience
EssentialAbility to effectively organise and manage clinical workloadDesirableThe potential to develop management and leadership skills
Teaching
EssentialWillingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory and nursing staffDesirableDemonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
Research
EssentialAbility to convert research evidence into clinical practiceDesirableGood academic and research publication record
Other
EssentialTo have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competentlyAbility to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and AuditDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressKing's Mill HospitalMansfield RoadSutton-in-AshfieldNG17 4JLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressKing's Mill HospitalMansfield RoadSutton-in-AshfieldNG17 4JLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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