Job Description
We are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Cellular Pathology Department at St James’s University Hospital.
This is a full time consultant post within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of the Gynaecological pathology service to The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region.
The Gynae team consists of five consultants currently. There is a broad and interesting workload including biopsies, cervical screening programme work and complex cancer surgery specimens. The Gynae pathology team support 3 MDTs - Oncology, Colposcopy (cervical screening cases) and Hysteroscopy.
Applicants should have established skills in Gynae pathology and demonstrable interest and experience in the specialty. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.
LTHT hosts the West Yorkshire Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre and the central laboratory for the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory hub with access to state of the art genomic testing, IHC and FISH. This helps deliver a cutting edge molecular pathology service for our patients in Leeds and across the region. There are academic links with the University of Leeds and multiple opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate pathology teaching. The laboratory scans all histology slides and there is the opportunity for digital home working for part of the time in accordance with Departmental guidelines.
The successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent). They should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
"How technology is changing the role of a histopathologist"
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Dr Jennifer Campbell (Clinical Director for Pathology) Jennifer.Campbell8@nhs.net
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 6 July 2026.
Job Summary
In relation to this post, it is a full time (10 PA) replacement consultant post within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of pathology services to The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region. Our department works in a collaborative and flexible way to deliver a sub-specialised pathology service tailored to the needs of the tertiary centre.
The appointee will have specialist experience in Gynaecological pathology. We have developed the principles of the Royal College of Pathologists guidelines to try and achieve full staffing and an equitable distribution of work among the consultants in our department.
Any candidate who is unable to work the full time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Why you should join our Team
Dr Rebecca Millican-Slater is the current Lead Clinician for Cellular Pathology and is responsible to the Pathology CSU Leadership Team as above. Ms Sarah Caton is the Service Manager for Cellular Pathology. The management arrangements are consistent with the Strategic Review of Pathology concerning the role of consultant pathologists.
The Lead Clinician is supported by dedicated leads for medical training, appraisal, clinical governance, audit and research. Lead roles will be strengthened and developed to move further towards a devolved management structure to give individual consultants opportunities for management experience. There is a monthly departmental management meeting with the Lead Clinician, Service Manager, senior biomedical scientists in charge of the different laboratory sections, the leads for Clinical Governance, Training and Molecular Pathology, and the Chair of the monthly departmental Consultants meeting.
There is full support for the programme of MDT and clinico-pathological meetings equipped with internet and email access. There are double-headed microscopes in dedicated rooms, multiheader microscopes and Digital reporting with Powerwall available for teaching. The department has facilities for photomicrography and macroscopic photography and assistance with these is provided by our departmental audiovisual personnel.
What you will bring to the role
- To provide, in collaboration with their Consultant colleagues, a timely and reliable pathology service in Cellular pathology. This will specifically include areas of practice relating to Gynaecological pathology. Further details are included in section 9.
- Where appropriate, to participate in the provision of the review service, which is part of the tertiary service activity. It is recognised that, depending on the level of experience of the appointee, further training and experience may be required prior to the assumption of this duty.
- To provide advice and support to other clinical colleagues, to be available to discuss histopathological findings and to contribute to the audit and monitoring of the clinical effectiveness of medical care.
- To participate in multidisciplinary clinical care and maintain a regular programme of surgical multidisciplinary team meetings.
- To cover other consultant colleagues for periods of annual or study leave. This will be reciprocated when the appointee takes such leave.
- To actively participate in and contribute to the continuous service improvement culture in the department.
- To work with the Lead Clinician in Histopathology and the Pathology CSU Leadership Team and other staff in the delivery of an efficient and effective pathology service in keeping with Lean principles.
- To participate in the effective running of the department, contributing to an equitable share of workload and facilities. To engage in the efficient use of staff and resources for the development of the service in support of changing needs of patients and clinical users within the Trust and the network and in the context of the Trust Quality Improvement programme.
- To maintain a close working relationship with the other consultant histopathologists and the technical and scientific staff within the Department.
- To attend staff meetings and share in the open airing of views for and against any proposals for change and the acceptance of decisions taken following such discussions. Consultants are expected to work within the established management structure and abide by Departmental and Trust Policy.
- To support the procedures, standards and initiatives required for laboratory accreditation by UKAS Ltd and inspection by the HTA.
- To participate in Departmental and external audit activity, including audits performed within Regional and National Specialty Networks as well as quality assurance in Histopathology.
The consultant will participate in relevant National Specialist EQA Scheme(s) as appropriate to their area of specialisation and participate in CPD activities to support these areas.
- To participate in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching as indicated in section 4.
- To contribute to the professional supervision and training of medical, scientific and technical staff within the Department, including post-graduate specialist trainees in Cellular Pathology and sub-specialist pathology trainees.
- To undertake research and development work within LTHT, if desired. The Trust is the leading contributor to national clinical trials, and pathology consultants all participate as required in the identification and selection of tissue samples according to the trial protocols. In addition, consultants may contribute to clinically based research activity, which may be recognised within the Trust’s Research Strategy with the opportunity for additionally funded sessions (see section 3.3 below).
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.