Consultant Histopathologist Full Time NEW

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.

This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply

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Job Overview

This a service development post intended to promote excellence in our diagnostic dermatopathology and diagnostic cytology service and best-in-class care for the patients in our region and beyond. The appointee would be expected to have an established interest in dermatopathology and diagnostic cytology. This will enable the appointee to support our existing team of consultant dermatopathologists to develop their diagnostic expertise to the very highest level. It is hoped that the appointee’s contribution to the life of the department will foster excellence in dermatopathology and diagnostic cytology among our specialty trainees.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

Dermatopathology:

The current dermatopathology team supports the dermatology, plastic surgery, and oculoplastic surgery services in Bristol. We receive skin specimens from Bristol and neighbouring areas. The existing dermatopathology team consists of five specialist dermatopathologists. This is a part-time post for a specialist skin pathologist to support the existing dermatopathology team, to promote diagnostic excellence, and provide a framework for developing a leading dermatopathology centre here at NBT. The specialist skin team supports three MDTs (see details in the MDT section) and specialised services such as Mohs surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsies.

Diagnostic Cytology:

The diagnostic cytology team report a wide range of specimen types, submitted from NBT and UHBW. This post is to provide more resilience to the diagnostic cytology team.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

ermatopathology:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The current dermatopathology team supports the dermatology, plastic surgery, and oculoplastic surgery services in Bristol. We receive skin specimens from Bristol and neighbouring areas. The existing dermatopathology team consists of five specialist dermatopathologists. This is a part-time post for a specialist skin pathologist to support the existing dermatopathology team, to promote diagnostic excellence, and provide a framework for developing a leading dermatopathology centre here at NBT. The specialist skin team supports three MDTs (see details in the MDT section) and specialised services such as Mohs surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsies.

Diagnostic Cytology:

The diagnostic cytology team report a wide range of specimen types, submitted from NBT and UHBW. This post is to provide more resilience to the diagnostic cytology team.

Person specification

Qualifications And Registration

Essential criteria

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that 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 or equivalent by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable criteria

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or PhD)
• Management qualification

Training And Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service redesign processes
• Sub-specialty interest in Dermatopathology
• Experience of developing and providing training in specialist Dermatopathology

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit projects.
• Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance and experience in merging processes to single system demands

Desirable criteria

• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential criteria

• Commitment to undertake teaching and training of medical and dental undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrable research experience. Published research and peer review publications

Desirable criteria

• Published research and peer review publications
• Experience in the teaching of undergraduates and clinical trainees
• Ability to teach effectively
• Willingness to lead medical staff and biomedical scientists in research activities

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
• Evidence of positive development and change management
• An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of attendance at a healthcare management course

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
• An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
• Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.