Band 8d - Consultant Healthcare Scientist | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Consultant Healthcare Scientist (Gynaecology) for a full-time role primarily at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. You will provide consultant-level expertise in histopathology reporting and ensure high standards of diagnostic accuracy. This role includes supervising medical trainees and contributing to service development within a supportive environment focused on innovation and staff well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Must have independent histopathology reporting competencies.
• Experience in dissection within the certified scope of practice required.
• Ability to provide clinical recommendations and manage patient care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent histopathology reporting and dissection of specimens.
• Interpret abnormal results and make clinical recommendations.
• Contribute to expert input on patient management decisions.

Skills

Histopathology reporting

Complex specimen dissection

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Supervision and training

Clinical audit knowledge

Education

Certification in healthcare science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Healthcare Scientist (Gynaecology) to join our Cellular Pathology service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This senior role is based primarily at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with some cross‑site working at Watford General Hospital and will provide consultant‑level expertise in histopathology reporting and dissection within their scope of practice.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, works underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

The post is full‑time, based primarily at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are no on‑call or out‑of‑hours requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent histopathology reporting and complex specimen dissection within certified scope of practice, ensuring high standards of diagnostic accuracy.
• Interpret results, identify abnormalities and provide clinical recommendations, including appropriate referral to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, providing expert Cellular Pathology input to patient management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and governance requirements, support clinical audit, and apply evidence‑based practice to service delivery.
• Supervise and train medical trainees, maintaining a strong focus on developing diagnostic expertise within the department.
• Participate in governance and quality improvement, contributing to service development, and representing the department at Trust and regional forums.

Benefits & Working Life

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We offer a variety of flexible working options to recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Inclusion

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

Application

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.