Job summary
The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for Consultant Histopathologists who are interested in joining a supportive, cohesive and committed team of consultants based at our purpose-built facility at Hull Royal Infirmary.
SHYPS is a pathology network that has been formed from two services operated by the York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.
Please note: If the candidate is successful there will be a technical assessment prior to the final interview date this will be confirmed once shortlisting has been completed.
Technical Interview Date: Prior to interview date
Panel Interview Date: 31st March 2026
Recruitment Agency DisclaimerPlease note that this vacancy is being managed directly by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. We will not be accepting applications or referrals from recruitment agencies for this role. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate details submitted by agencies will not be considered and may be deleted without response. Thank you for respecting our recruitment process
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The department in Hull Royal Infirmary operates a subspecialist system of reporting serviced by teams of consultants.
The Histopathologist Team at York Hospitals report a wide range of histopathology samples as well as attending and providing specialist input at MDTs.
SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.
The department supports working from home and hopes to offer even greater flexibility in the future.
About us
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community & specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people in & around York, North & East Yorkshire & Ryedale.
Our mission is to be a valued & trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, & the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK. The area around Hull has some of Britain's most impressive and attractive countryside, with a great many places of natural beauty and historic interest.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region & we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning & development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning & development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
- Full registration and hold a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
- Hold a medical degree
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
- Experience as a Consultant Histopathologist working in the UK
Desirable
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
- Full registration and hold a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
- Hold a medical degree
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
- Experience as a Consultant Histopathologist working in the UK
Desirable
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
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.
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.
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).
