Consultant Histopathologist: Digital Pathology Lead

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant in Histopathology. The appointee will provide diagnostic reporting, participate in quality assurance, and contribute to annual appraisal and job planning.

The post includes teaching, supervision of junior staff, and shaping digital pathology services. Full GMC registration with CCT in Histopathology (or UK-equivalent) is required, with international applicants asked to show equivalence.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required for substantive roles.
• Hold or be within six months of a CCT in Histopathology; international applicants must demonstrate UK equivalence.
• The post involves undergraduate teaching and training of Specialty Trainees; digital pathology training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic reporting in Histopathology.
• Participate in quality assurance and annual appraisal.
• Contribute to job planning and departmental policy development.
• Supervise junior staff and support departmental operations.
• Advise clinical teams on investigations and report interpretation.

Skills

Diagnostic reporting

Quality assurance

Teaching/training

Digital pathology

Report interpretation

Whole Slide Imaging

Policy development

Supervision of junior staff

Clinical team liaison

Education

GMC registration

CCT in Histopathology (or equivalent)

Tools

Digital pathology platform

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant in Histopathology. The appointee will provide diagnostic reporting, participate in quality assurance, and contribute to annual appraisal and job planning.

The post includes teaching, supervision of junior staff, and shaping digital pathology services. Full GMC registration with CCT in Histopathology (or UK-equivalent) is required, with international applicants asked to show equivalence.