Consultant - Histopathology YC73

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Watford is seeking a Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology for a one-year fixed-term appointment. The position involves high-quality histopathology reporting, involvement in diagnostic cytology, and participation in MDTs, among other responsibilities. Candidates must have specialist registration or be close to it and possess broad experience in cellular pathology. This role offers opportunities within a team committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, with flexible working options to ensure good work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold specialist registration with GMC or be eligible within six months.
• Experience in gynaecology, skin, cytology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality histopathology and cytology reporting.
• Engage in MDT participation and autopsy contributions.
• Manage workload and participate in audits.

Skills

Cellular Pathology

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Specialist registration with GMC

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Consultant - Histopathology YC73

The closing date is 21 December 2025

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology (10 PAs) for a one-year fixed-term appointment to join our established team of 10 consultants within a busy, high-performing department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based at our fully accredited laboratory in Hemel Hempstead, you will contribute to a broad range of subspecialties, with significant workloads in gynaecological, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and breast pathology, as well as opportunities to participate in diagnostic cytology, mortuary, andrology and MDT work. This is an exciting time to join, with pathology service developments across the Herts & West Essex ICB and major hospital improvements underway. Applicants must hold specialist registration (or be within six months), FRCPath or equivalent, and demonstrate a collaborative, flexible approach. Core hours are Monday to Friday with occasional MDT and service commitments; the detailed job plan will be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver high-quality histopathology and diagnostic cytology reporting, participate in subspecialty cancer diagnostics, provide MDT input, and contribute to autopsy and andrology services where appropriate. Responsibilities include workload management, timely reporting, audit participation, governance, teaching, and supporting service development. You will work closely with consultant colleagues, laboratory staff, and clinicians across multiple sites to ensure excellent patient care. We are looking for a dynamic team player with broad cellular pathology experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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Job responsibilities

The role includes surgical pathology reporting, cytology diagnostics, MDT participation, and potential involvement in mortuary and andrology services. You will liaise with specialty leads, attend MDTs in person or virtually, contribute to teaching and research, and participate in service development projects. Consultants spend around 85% of their time in clinical service delivery and 15% in research, audit, teaching and other support activities. The post is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with cross‑site commitments to Watford and St Albans. Core hours are Monday-Friday, with flexibility to attend scheduled MDTs and service requirements.

Person Specification

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Experience in Gynaecology, Skin, Cytology.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust