Consultant Histopathologist

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a consultant histopathologist in Winchester to deliver pathology reports for various cases. The role involves maintaining clinical standards, participating in departmental management, and engaging in clinical governance. The successful applicant will have essential qualifications, including an MBBS and GMC registration. This permanent, full-time role offers an annual salary between £109,725 and £145,478 plus a London weighting of £2,162.

Benefits

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards & Recognition platform

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport and childcare

Qualifications

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
• Understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in cellular and molecular pathology.
• Be involved in the management of the department.
• Engage fully in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.
• Support research and development for 20% of job plan.

Skills

Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MB FRCPath or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Full and Specialist registration with CCT or equivalent

Postgraduate degree (MD/PhD) involving medical research (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

The Cellular and Molecular Department at the RNOH has full UKAS accreditation since 2017 (number 8680). It is one of five National Commissioning Group bone tumour pathology units in England. The RNOH consultant histopathologists also provide the diagnostic service for the Robert Jones Agnes Hunt NHS Trust (RJAH) delivered through a hybrid model, largely remotely using our LIMS. The RJAH is fully UKAS accredited since 2022 and maintains ongoing support through an agreed SLA. Service Level Agreements (SLA) are currently in place with Northwest London Pathology service and Swansea University Hospital, the sarcoma referral centre for South Wales, to support their workload in musculoskeletal pathology. We receive a large number of referrals for second opinions and regularly provide support for NHS Trusts who are struggling to provide their musculoskeletal service. Visitors from the UK or abroad are regularly present in the department.

Main duties

The newly appointed consultant would be part of a team of histopathology consultants who provide pathology reports on specimens received in-house from RNOH and referred cases mainly from other hospitals based in the geography covered by the London Sarcoma Service as well as from SLA agreements. The reports are based on the interpretation of the microscopic features of tissue, the gross and/or radiological findings and currently available appropriate additional tests including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridisation, PCR-based tests and more recently on next generation sequencing. There is an emphasis of reporting in the context of clinical information.

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we are committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare.

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Details

Date posted: 06 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum + £2162 London weighting

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 392-MS026-ConsultHisto

Job locations: London; Stanmore; HA7 4LP

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of cellular and molecular pathology and undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to histopathology. The postholder will be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the MDT and monthly meetings. They will take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department, including cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate. The successful applicant will engage fully in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, and in continuing professional development. A formal job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director prior to commencement and reviewed annually, covering clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, with a clear schedule of commitments and objectives. The appointed consultant would be expected to work on site unless otherwise negotiated with the clinical lead. The candidate will contribute to the delivery of the RJAH SLA and other SLAs, may be part of the rota, and may travel to RJAH and stay over for one or two nights a few times per annum. The pathologist will attend the sarcoma MDT and, occasionally, the infection joint replacement MDT. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is provided as standard of care for some sarcomas; the successful candidate will help support this pathway for young adults and children. The postholder would support research and development in a positive manner for 20% of their job plan, with projects funded by external researchers as appropriate.

The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Cellular and Molecular Pathology and undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to histopathology.

Person specification

Skills

• Essential: Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
• Essential: Understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent.
• Essential: MB FRCPath or equivalent.
• Essential: Full GMC registration.
• Essential: Full and Specialist registration, entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent.
• Desirable: A postgraduate degree (MD/PhD) involving medical research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address: London, Stanmore, HA7 4LP

Employer's website: rnoh.nhs.uk