Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Neuropathologist
Consultant Neuropathologist
SalfordOn-Site
PermanentFull-Time
£113,565 - £150,569per annumFTE
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Description
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Neuropathologist
The closing date is 11 December 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Consultant Neuropathologist to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Cellular Pathology and Mortuary team. The post holder will be responsible alongside other colleagues for providing Neuropathology services to the Cellular Pathology and Mortuary service. NCA Cellular Pathology laboratories are located at Salford and Oldham, this role will mainly be based at The Salford Royal Hospital.
You shall have a full registration and license to practice with the GMC, (or eligible within six months of interview) and have completed the FRCPath in Neuropathology. Evidence of equivalent qualification will also be considered.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others within and outside the organisation. The candidate should have a track record for implementing change, coupled with a desire to improve and succeed in this role. In return, you will benefit from working in a high performing organisation where you will be able to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the job is to provide specialist neuropathology diagnostic service to neuroscience (neurosurgery and neurology), endocrinology (pituitary) and head and neck surgery related to the skull base lesions. Opportunities may arise to develop specialist interests in molecular neuropathology and forensic neuropathology complementary to those of the consultants in post.
Teamwork is a key component of the role and will involve multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues. It is expected that the successful applicant will be involved in presentation of cases at nerve and muscle, neuro oncology, skull base and pituitary MDT meetings. The postholder will have the responsibility to develop the existing service in compliance with National and International recommendations and the literature in the field of neuropathology.
The appointee will, together with the Cellular Pathology & Mortuary medical team, primarily be responsible for the provision of comprehensive, efficient, and cost effective clinical and diagnostic neuropathology services to the users of the Care Organisations of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham (BRO) and Salford (SCO). The precise arrangements will depend on the needs of the service, the interests of the individual and agreement with colleagues. Flexibility is expected with some duties requiring cross-site working across the Northern Care Alliance.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-CSS-MD60-26
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Essential
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.
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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Professor of Clinical Neuropathology Federico Roncaroli, Federico.Roncaroli@nca.nhs.uk, 01612064993
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)Equal opportunities and disclosure requirements apply to this post.
Consultant Neuropathologist
The closing date is 11 December 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Consultant Neuropathologist to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Cellular Pathology and Mortuary team. The post holder will be responsible alongside other colleagues for providing Neuropathology services to the Cellular Pathology and Mortuary service. NCA Cellular Pathology laboratories are located at Salford and Oldham, this role will mainly be based at The Salford Royal Hospital.
You shall have a full registration and license to practice with the GMC, (or eligible within six months of interview) and have completed the FRCPath in Neuropathology. Evidence of equivalent qualification will also be considered.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others within and outside the organisation. The candidate should have a track record for implementing change, coupled with a desire to improve and succeed in this role. In return, you will benefit from working in a high performing organisation where you will be able to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the job is to provide specialist neuropathology diagnostic service to neuroscience (neurosurgery and neurology), endocrinology (pituitary) and head and neck surgery related to the skull base lesions. Opportunities may arise to develop specialist interests in molecular neuropathology and forensic neuropathology complementary to those of the consultants in post.
Teamwork is a key component of the role and will involve multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues. It is expected that the successful applicant will be involved in presentation of cases at nerve and muscle, neuro oncology, skull base and pituitary MDT meetings. The postholder will have the responsibility to develop the existing service in compliance with National and International recommendations and the literature in the field of neuropathology.
The appointee will, together with the Cellular Pathology & Mortuary medical team, primarily be responsible for the provision of comprehensive, efficient, and cost effective clinical and diagnostic neuropathology services to the users of the Care Organisations of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham (BRO) and Salford (SCO). The precise arrangements will depend on the needs of the service, the interests of the individual and agreement with colleagues. Flexibility is expected with some duties requiring cross-site working across the Northern Care Alliance.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-CSS-MD60-26
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- FRCPath in Neuropathology or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments, particularly relating to infection control.
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision and/or Educational Supervision.
- A higher degree e.g. MD/PhD is desirable
Essential
- Broad knowledge and clinical expertise in Neuropathology.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Experience in clinical supervision.
- Management training or qualification and/or evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
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.
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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Professor of Clinical Neuropathology Federico Roncaroli, Federico.Roncaroli@nca.nhs.uk, 01612064993
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)Equal opportunities and disclosure requirements apply to this post.
