Consultant Cellular Pathologist

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing a comprehensive pathology service, engaging in clinical audit and research, and contributing to education. Candidates must hold GMC registration and FRCPath or equivalent, with experience in Breast and Urologic pathology. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a busy, UKAS accredited department with a diverse team and modern facilities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Experience at consultant level in Breast and Urologic pathology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical audit and research.
• Attend relevant CPD courses and teach scientific staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Audit

Research

Teaching

Education

MBBS or MBBCh

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Go back Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Cellular Pathologist

The closing date is 08 June 2025

This is a substantive post for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist in the Department of Cellular Pathology at Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust, replacing a retiree. The appointee will share responsibilities with colleagues to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective service to the Trust, GPs, and other users.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for one full-time, permanent Consultant position in Histopathology. The department includes eleven Consultant Histopathologists, two honorary consultants, a Clinical Scientist for immunohistochemistry/molecular pathology, and a team of four specialty doctors and a pathologists' assistant.

The department is busy, UKAS accredited, with a varied workload covering nearly all specialties except medical renal and pediatric/neonatal pathology. It processes samples from the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon and supports cancer screening programs. The department handles approximately 34,000 surgical and 8,000 cytology specimens annually.

About us

We are an improving organization, recently recognized as the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance and no longer in special measures. Our staff are diverse, with many from minority ethnic backgrounds, and we support apprenticeship programs. We operate from King George Hospital and Queen's Hospital, with recent investments in facilities and plans for electronic health records to improve patient care.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to a culture of clinical audit and research, maintaining modern standards and fostering links with external centers like the Royal Marsden. The department boasts excellent immunohistochemistry facilities and conducts most molecular testing in-house, with access to genomic sequencing through collaborations.

The candidate must hold GMC registration and FRCPath or equivalent. Responsibilities include leadership in EDI, ensuring inclusive practices, fostering a positive team environment, and challenging discrimination.

All consultants are expected to attend relevant CPD courses, with the Trust providing limited financial support. Teaching of scientific staff and contribution to clinical education are expected, though undergraduate teaching is not currently part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalent
• Experience at consultant level in Breast and Urologic pathology
• General histopathology background, with teaching, audit, research, management, and leadership experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The role requires a DBS check due to safeguarding requirements.

Address

Pathology Medical Staff, Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital