Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Histopathology

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join our team with an innovative laboratory team and the desire to make a difference.

Applications are invited for a Speciality Doctor in Histopathology.

The post holder(s) will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department, whilst the opportunity is available to develop specialist interests.

The post is based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate(s) will join a friendly team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. We are an inclusive, friendly and supportive department, committed to supporting new colleagues and place a high value on work/life balance.

The laboratory is accredited to UKAS (ISO 15189), with a brand new laboratory which opened in 2022. The department has a fantastic mortuary facility (built in 2011) and holds a HTA licence. The department carries out approx. 650 post mortems each year.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. As a employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

  • The provision of a first-class clinical service
  • Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
  • Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Trust R&D team.
  • Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies

About us

Blackpool is situated on the Fylde Coast which has stunning beaches and many quaint towns and villages. There are highly desirable areas to live on the Fylde Coast and in the Ribble valley with property prices lower than in the Manchester area and we offer a generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances. There are leading schools across the patch with excellent transport links into the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-DOC80-25

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • FRCPath part 1

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience.
  • Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviours
  • Always striving to do best for patients and staff.
  • Always taking responsibility for actions.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • FRCPath part 1

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience.
  • Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviours
  • Always striving to do best for patients and staff.
  • Always taking responsibility for actions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Histopathologist & Head of Pathology

Dr Danielle Bury

Danielle.Bury@nhs.net

01253956949

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-DOC80-25

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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