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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist with an interest in Breast Pathology to join a forward-thinking pathology service in the West Midlands.

The successful candidate will contribute to a comprehensive histopathology and cytopathology service, supported by a modern, UKAS-accredited laboratory and a developing digital pathology network. The role offers a flexible, hybrid working model, along with opportunities in teaching, service development, and subspecialty reporting, particularly in breast pathology.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology service, including diagnostic reporting across a wide range of specimens.
• Contribute to breast pathology services, including participation in screening programmes and specialist reporting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, particularly in areas of subspecialty interest.
• Engage in digital pathology reporting and contribute to network-wide case sharing and service development.
• Participate in local, regional, and national External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and development of departmental protocols.
• Support teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, and laboratory staff.
• Participate in departmental management, service planning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and participate in appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Optional participation in post-mortem services, depending on interest.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Histopathology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR).
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.

Training

Essential

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Histopathology (or within 6 months of award at time of interview).
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalence to the UK CCT.

Desirable

• Management training and/or leadership experience.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in Histopathology within a DGH or equivalent setting.
• Strong experience in breast pathology, including screening programmes and reporting.
• Experience in non-gynaecological cytology, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) reporting.
• Broad exposure to all aspects of Cellular Pathology relevant to a general service.
• Ability to act as or develop into a Lead for Breast Pathology.
• Experience working within NHS pathology services.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Experience in autopsy practice for the Coroner or hospital services.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• High-level diagnostic and reporting skills in Histopathology.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and workload management capability.
• Leadership and service development capability.

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Participation in clinical audit and governance.

Desirable

• Research experience, publications, or presentations.

Professional Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Engagement in continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work flexibly, including hybrid/digital pathology environments.