Consultant Histopathologist (Gastrointestinal) in Manchester

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed in 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. With the inclusion of North Manchester General Hospital from 1st April 2021, our organisation provides a single hospital service across the City of Manchester.

We are seeking to appoint a committed Consultant Histopathologist to join our experienced and highly motivated team based at the Wythenshawe Hospital site although there may be a requirement to work across our other sites. There may be future relocation of the base hospital if services relocate. It is intended that this post will join the Gastrointestinal (main component), Urology and Gynaecological (minor components) Histopathology reporting teams (although the minor components may be other subjects depending on the candidate's specialty profile).

5 Consultants currently contribute to the GI service with reporting and complex specimen dissection (basic dissection covered by biomedical scientists). Reporting includes lower GI resections, upper and lower GI endoscopic biopsies, appendices, gallbladders, anal biopsies. No cytology component. Weekly Upper and Lower GI MDT attendance (Friday) is shared.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee is expected to report:
• Biopsies in their specialty areas
• Resections in their specialty areas
• Offer a specialist review service of external cases for patients referred to the service for treatment and/or MDT discussion
• Attend, review and present cases at the MDTs
• Contribute to the cut up rota (including dissection of complex cancer resections)
• Work collaboratively as part of a subspecialist team, with a focus on high quality, peer review and patient safety, including being available to double report cancer cases at the time of reporting
• Be engaged in audit and service improvement projects, and participate in the corresponding Pathology EQA
• Take an active role in teaching and training of resident doctors

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding 3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Essential: MB ChB or Equivalent, FRCPath or Equivalent, Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). Applicants who 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 who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Desirable: MD, PhD or other higher degree.

Teaching and Audit

• Essential: Experience of Audit in Cellular pathology, Teaching of junior medical staff, Trained Clinical Supervisor.
• Desirable: Teaching of medical students, Experience of supervision of ST1 level trainees including workplace-based assessment and MSF, Trained Educational Supervisor.

Academic Achievements and Research

• Desirable: Publications in recognised Pathological and Clinical Journals, Specialist interest in areas of Cellular pathology complementary to other consultants in the departments, Research projects relating to the specialist area.

Interpersonal / Professional Skills

• Essential: Organisational skills, Communication skills, Leadership skills.
• Desirable: Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.