Consultant Cellular Pathologist - Northern Ireland

Triple West Medical; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A diagnostic services provider in Northern Ireland is looking for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join their specialised team. This role offers a combination of high-level expertise in histopathology and opportunities for collaboration in clinical research and biomarker innovation. Candidates should have a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in diagnostic histopathology. The position promises a supportive culture and professional development pathways.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Specialist training in Histopathology with CCT (or equivalent).
• Strong, broad experience in diagnostic histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed histopathological and cytopathological evaluations.
• Prepare high-quality pathology reports and present findings.
• Mentor colleagues and support diagnostic capabilities.

Skills

Diagnostic histopathology

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Medical degree with full GMC registration

Specialist training in Histopathology with CCT

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Cellular Pathologist - Northern Ireland

Consultant Cellular Pathologist Opportunity – Precision Medicine & Cutting-Edge Diagnostics

Are you a Consultant Cellular Pathologist looking for a role that goes beyond routine diagnostic reporting?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading clinical diagnostics and precision-medicine organisation at the forefront of biomarker development, companion diagnostics, and innovative research.

The Role

You will become part of a specialised team of Cellular Pathologists supporting the development, validation and delivery of personalised medicine biomarker assays. This role combines high-level histopathological expertise with scientific collaboration, clinical research and the opportunity to contribute to next‑generation diagnostic solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct detailed histopathological and cytopathological evaluations across a wide range of tissue types.
• Prepare high‑quality pathology reports and present findings to internal scientific teams and external partners.
• Provide expert input on the suitability of clinical samples and support continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to the development and validation of novel biomarker assays that directly support drug discovery and clinical trials.
• Maintain professional autonomy while ensuring compliance with GCP, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay engaged with emerging advancements in cellular pathology and integrate them into active projects.
• Mentor colleagues and support the expansion of diagnostic capabilities in line with strategic growth.
• Participate in client meetings and scientific discussions when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Medical degree with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Specialist training in Histopathology with CCT (or equivalent).
• FRCPath (or equivalent).
• Strong, broad experience in diagnostic histopathology.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for accuracy and innovation.
• Desirable experience includes: molecular pathology, clinical trials, research publications and subspecialist exposure.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Rare blend of clinical pathology with scientific development & translational research.
• Involvement in biomarker innovation and personalised medicine.
• Work within a highly skilled, collaborative pathology and diagnostics environment.
• Opportunities for scientific authorship, presenting findings and contributing to global projects.
• Clear professional development pathways and a supportive culture.

Location

This is a site‑based role within a modern, fully accredited diagnostic services facility in Northern Ireland.