Consultant Histopathologist – Neuropathology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Consultant Neuropathologist to join their team. Responsibilities include diagnostic services, training of trainees, and participation in MDT meetings. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and relevant specialist qualifications. The role supports a high-quality service with opportunities for research and teaching in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold Full and Specialist Registration with GMC.
• Newly qualified UK trainees must have the Certificate of Completion of Training.
• Non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate CCT equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive diagnostic Neuropathology service for the Trust.
• Participate in MDT meetings and laboratory duties.
• Supervise and train Regional Histopathology Trainees.

Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Planning and Organising

Education

GMC Registration or equivalent

Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Higher specialist training relevant to post

Job description

Consultant Histopathologist – Neuropathology

The closing date is 11 January 2026

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neuropathologist to join our team covering a comprehensive range of diagnostic Neuropathology, including adult Neurooncology, Neuromuscular pathology (muscle, nerve and skin biopsies for nerve fibre counts), Neurocytology and Neuropathological post‑mortem pathology. The department is equipped with an electron microscope, led by neuromuscular biomedical scientists.

You will join a strong, experienced team in a department committed to innovation, research, expansion of scientist reporting, automated processes, and digital pathology. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to deliver a high‑quality service. We are a UKAS‑accredited lab (ISO15189) with close ties to the nearby University of Birmingham.

Applicants must hold (or be eligible within 6 months) Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Newly qualified UK trainees must have or be within 6 months of holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Award. Non‑UK trained applicants must demonstrate CCT equivalence.

UHB is one of England’s largest teaching trusts, delivering inclusive, high‑quality care across four acute sites. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with flexible and remote working options available.

Main duties of the job

We anticipate that the job plan will comprise between 6–10 programmed activities. Fixed elements of direct clinical care activities for Consultant Neuropathologists include the 4 weekly MDT meetings for Neurosurgical and Neuromuscular centres in the Midlands. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.5:1.5.

Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic Neuropathology service for the Trust.

Birmingham has a leading role in national genomic testing initiatives including whole genome sequencing (WGS), Tessa Jowell Brain Matrix platform trial, and validation of Long‑Range Sequencing/Nanopore technology.

Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.

The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Key Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

The post holder must have well‑developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers, and professionals both within and outside The Trust.

The post holder must have well‑developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Planning and Organising

Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.

Plan workload to meet stipulated turnaround times as prescribed by legislation, guidelines or performance criteria from The Trust or national regulatory bodies.

Effectively plan, communicate, and execute change.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance

Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for The Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.

Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including forward looking innovative practice.

Contribute to The Trust’s corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by The Trust.

Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of The Trust.

Play an active role in implementing The Trust’s clinical governance programme.

Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.

Demonstrate excellence in patient care.

Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.

Analysis and Data Management

Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.

Respond to complaints according to The Trust protocols and within the appropriate time frame.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration or equivalent
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Higher specialist training in area relevant to post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust