Job Summary
We are looking to appoint up to 3 FTE Consultant Histopathologists with an interest in with an interest in Dermatopathology, Gynae, Uropathology & Haematopathology. Any other areas of subspecialist practice can be accommodated. We envisage the posts will be primarily based at Sheffield but there may be to support to services at Doncaster or Rotherham pending our laboratory consolidation.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate 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
The Consultant staff of the Histopathology Department are organised into subspecialist reporting teams. Our consultants typically practice in 1 - 3 subspecialist areas of practice in line with their interests and with the needs of the department. Direct Clinical Care (DCC) work includes appropriate dissection, histology and cytology reporting, and MDT preparation and delivery.

SYB Histopathology delivers laboratory and reporting activity within the SYB Pathology Service network, and beyond, and increases in such activity are anticipated as well as closer operational collaboration between the different SYB sites. Reporting work is distributed across the relevant subspecialist teams and treated uniformly regardless of the source.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

About Us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Details
Date posted: 26 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-125
Job locations: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.
• Postgraduate professional qualifications - FRCPath Two or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Histopathology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies

Desirable

• Willingness and/or training to work using on-screen digital pathology
• Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD value
• Good oral and written communication skills

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: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer Details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Histopathologist/Deputy CD
Dr Yota (Panagiota) Kitsanta
panagiota.kitsanta@nhs.net
01142265400

Details
Date posted: 26 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-125
Job locations: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Supporting Documents
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