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We are recruiting on behalf of a leading NHS teaching organisation in the East of England for a Consultant Histopathologist, with locum applications also welcomed.

This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to join an established department of 21 Consultant Histopathologists within a modern, purpose-built Cellular Pathology service. The department operates an oligo-specialist model, encouraging consultants to develop expertise across two to three subspecialties while working collaboratively within dedicated specialist teams. Although all subspecialty interests are welcome, experience in Breast Pathology would be advantageous.

The department has ambitious plans to expand its specialist, academic and research activities over the coming years, providing an excellent environment for consultants wishing to develop their clinical, educational and research careers. Consultants benefit from personalised and flexible working patterns, protected reporting time, digital pathology, AI-enabled reporting, and strong links with leading academic and research institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level diagnostic Histopathology services across agreed subspecialty areas.
• Participate in an oligo-specialist reporting model across two to three subspecialties.
• Report surgical pathology specimens while maintaining high diagnostic quality and turnaround times.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and collaborative patient management.
• Participate in departmental clinical governance, audit, external quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate education, trainee supervision and mentoring.
• Contribute to departmental research, innovation and service development.
• Participate in appraisal, continuing professional development and mandatory training.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to deliver an efficient, patient-focused pathology service.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of digital pathology and AI-assisted reporting technologies.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Histopathology, or within six months of award at the time of interview.
• Applicants trained outside the UK must demonstrate equivalence to UK CCT standards.

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK Histopathology training.
• Experience in diagnostic Histopathology practice.
• Active participation in clinical governance and audit.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to developing an appropriate subspecialty interest.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to clinical teams and colleagues.
• Enthusiasm for service development, teaching and education.
• Strong commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Ability to engage positively with appraisal and constructive feedback.
• Flexible approach to working hours and service requirements.
• Ability to work across multiple sites where required.

Desirable

Experience

• Previous involvement in service improvement initiatives.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Experience mentoring trainees and laboratory staff.
• Management or leadership experience.

Professional Interests

• Interest in Breast Pathology or other Histopathology subspecialties.
• Active involvement in research and academic activity.
• Experience working with digital pathology platforms.
• Good presentation and teaching skills.
• Interest in developing innovative pathology services and AI-enabled diagnostic practice.