East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

ST3-5 Specialty Trainee in Histopathology

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Specilaity Histopathologist on a full time and part time basis (10PA & 4PA). The successful candidate will join a team of 12 Consultant Pathologists in a modern Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are expected to be experienced in all aspects of histopathology and non-gynae cytology and there are opportunities to develop special interests

Main duties of the job

Applicants are expected to have experience in handling cancer resection specimens. Cut-up of surgical specimens in accordance with the RCPath minimum data is expected under Consultant supervision.

The main role of this job is to cut-up the surgical specimens to support Consultants.

Successful candidates are also encouraged to report histology cases under consultant supervision.

There will also be opportunity to report Non-Gynae cytology cases under Consultant supervision and participate in teaching and training activities in the department.

The appointed candidate is also expected to participate in mandatory departmental quality assurance initiatives, attendance in relevant management meeting and participation in annual appraisal.

About us

We are an ambitious organisation that champions our people, encouraging team working and equipping them with new skills to continually improve services for patients. ELHT is a major referral centre for HPB, Head & Neck and Urology Cancer Services and we also receive cancer resections from Colorectal, Breast and Gynae Units. We are a national screening unit for Bowel cancer screening patients. The Department is recognised for 4 Cellular pathology STs and in addition supported by 2 Senior Clinical Fellows.

Our Hospital is situated close to the motorway networks and at close proximity to beautiful countryside of Ribble Valley and the Lake District and is 40 minutes away from Manchester.

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MQ34-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road | Blackburn | BB2 3HH

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree - with training in pathology
FRCPath part 1

Desirable

FRCPath part 2

Experience

Essential

Handling of cancer resections across major specialties

Desirable

Exposure to NHS practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree - with training in pathology
FRCPath part 1

Desirable

FRCPath part 2

Experience

Essential

Handling of cancer resections across major specialties

Desirable

Exposure to NHS practice

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road | Blackburn | BB2 3HH

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingden Road | Blackburn | BB2 3HH

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)