Consultant Histopathologist Substantive Consultant Appointment

Consultant Histopathologist Substantive Consultant Appointment Full Time or Part Time Considered Overview We are supporting the appointment of a Consultant Histopathologist to join a large, well-established cellular pathology service within the NHS. This is a substantive consultant role within an oligo-specialist department, encouraging consultants to participate in two to three subspecialty areas while maintaining flexibility to develop individual professional interests. The service operates within a modern, purpose-built laboratory environment and supports flexible working through digital pathology, structured workload management, and strong administrative and technical support. The department has a strong focus on teaching, research, and service development and offers an inclusive and supportive consultant culture. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties • Deliver high-quality consultant-level histopathology reporting across agreed subspecialty areas • Participate in routine and complex surgical pathology reporting • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings across relevant cancer and specialty pathways • Support timely, accurate diagnostic reporting in line with national standards • Participate in workload management systems aligned with Royal College of Pathologists guidance • Contribution to autopsy services is advantageous but not essential Subspecialty Practice • Develop and maintain subspecialty interests aligned with service needs • Particular interest welcomed in paediatric and perinatal pathology, dermatopathology, and gastrointestinal pathology, although other subspecialties can be accommodated • Opportunity to undertake further subspecialty training where required Service Development, Governance, and Professional Responsibilities • Active participation in clinical governance, audit, external quality assurance, and risk management • Contribution to service improvement initiatives and pathway development • Engagement with digital pathology, lean laboratory processes, and innovation projects • Compliance with appraisal, revalidation, CPD, and professional standards • Contribution to departmental management discussions and strategic planning Teaching, Training, and Research • Teaching and supervision of histopathology trainees and junior medical staff • Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education • Participation in regional training programmes and examination activity • Opportunities to engage in research and collaborative projects through established academic links Job Plan • Standard full-time job plan based on 10 Programmed Activities • Indicative split of approximately 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities • Additional SPA allocation may be available for formal teaching, audit, or research activity • No routine on-call commitments • Flexible and less-than-full-time working actively supported • Job plan agreed on appointment and reviewed annually Person Specification Essential Requirements • Full GMC registration with licence to practise • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Histopathology, or eligibility within 6 months via CCT or CESR • FRCPath (or equivalent) • Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT standards • Ability to work independently at consultant level • Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams • Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety Desirable Attributes • Experience or interest in paediatric and perinatal pathology, dermatopathology, or gastrointestinal pathology • Experience in service development or leadership activity • Teaching or research experience • Interest in digital pathology and innovation Why Apply • Substantive consultant role within a large, supportive histopathology department • Modern laboratory facilities with digital pathology infrastructure • Strong trainee, technical, and administrative support • Opportunities for teaching, research, and subspecialty development • Flexible working and positive work-life balance culture Application Process This vacancy is being managed confidentially by Ava Medical. Full details regarding the employing organisation, location, and remuneration package will be shared with suitably qualified candidates. To register interest or request a confidential discussion, please contact: jack@avamedical.co.uk