Specialty Doctor in Histopathologist GI and Haempath

Job summary

This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.

The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time 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.

Main duties of the job

• Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens.
• Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens
• To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice.
• Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties.
• To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme.
• To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work.
• To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation.
• To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.

Refer to draft job plan in Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications And Registration

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cellular Pathology. Sub-specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification.
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Closing Date: 3 August 2026