Consultant Cellular Pathologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Inverness is seeking a Consultant for the Cellular Pathology Department at Raigmore Hospital. This is a replacement position with ten programmed activities, where part-time applicants will be considered. The role includes engaging with a dedicated team, providing vital pathology services, and opportunities for teaching. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for flexible working in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, promoting a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Experience in cellular pathology is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Capability for remote working.

Responsibilities

• Join six substantive consultants to staff the department.
• Provide core cellular pathology services in the Highlands.
• Engage in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Skills

Broad base of reporting skills

Ability to participate in a general rota

Education

Medical Degree

Tools

Cirdan Ultra Laboratory Information Management System

Dragon Voice Recognition technology

Job description

Applications are invited for a Consultant to join the Cellular Pathology Department, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This is available on a ten programmed activity basis, but applicants wishing to work part time will be considered. This position is a replacement post and the applicant will join six other substantive consultants to fully staff the department in providing the core cellular pathology services in the Highlands and Islands.

This is a fantastic chance to join our small, friendly but extremely efficient department in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. We can offer flexible working and if this is your first consultant appointment we will monitor a graduated workload for you.

Inverness is the Capital of the Highlands and offers a range of leisure and sporting opportunities unequalled in the UK and this job provides an opportunity for a great work-life balance. Raigmore Hospital is a modern district general hospital with around 450 beds, which serves a catchment area of almost 10,000 square miles covering the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It is a tertiary referral centre, cancer centre and a breast screening centre.

The Department provides a balanced mixture of sub-specialist and generalist reporting. The successful applicant will be expected to take part in the general rota and have a broad base of reporting skills. Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss areas of interest and how these may be accommodated in line with the current departmental interests and service requirements. The Department provides an extra-contractual autopsy service to the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit and participation in this service can be accommodated, if desired. There is no requirement to report cervical cytology. There are varying options for teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

The department is fully computerised, using the Cirdan Ultra Laboratory Information Management System to integrate histopathology, diagnostic cytology and autopsy reporting. Following a pilot in 2020, which included demonstration of remote working, inter-departmental sharing of images and part LIMS integration, we have installed Philips digital pathology equipment. The department has a networked Macropath digital imaging system for macroscopic imaging in the cut-up room and all microscopes have a digital imaging system. Dragon Voice Recognition technology is available if desired.

Department Contact:

Dr Natasha Inglis, Consultant Cellular Pathologist, [e-mail]

Dr Grant Stenhouse, Consultant Cellular Pathologist, [e-mail]

Mr Alex Javed, Laboratories Service Manager/Acting Divisional Manager, [e-mail]

Job reference: 235179

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 25th January 2026

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