Consultant Histopathologist | North Bristol NHS Trust

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.

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.

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:

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.