Consultant in Histopathology - Cellular Pathologist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Consultant Histopathologists to provide diagnostic services. The role includes routine reporting, teaching responsibilities, and flexible working options, with a competitive salary range and relocation allowance available.

Benefits

Relocation allowance of £12,000

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in histopathology and diagnostic cytology.
• Participation in clinical governance meetings.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine reporting of histopathology specimens.
• Provide cover for MDT and attend clinical governance meetings.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Diagnostic surgical pathology

Histopathology

Clinical governance

Teaching and supervision

Education

CPD registration with the Royal College of Pathologists

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant in Histopathology - Cellular Pathologist

The closing date is 15 June 2025

We are looking to fill 2 (WTE) substantive Consultant Histopathologist posts, which have become vacant due to retirement. The expected working hours are 9 AM - 5 PM, with some time shifting if agreed locally. The post is based at the Hemel Hempstead site. Appointees will be expected to provide diagnostic surgical pathology services for the Trust, with the distribution of work reflecting service needs and the specialist interests of the appointee. Successful candidates will be eligible for a relocation allowance of £12,000 (if required). The Trust has agreed a proposal for up to 1 PA of SPA time per week to be worked flexibly. This change aligns with the Trust's flexible working agenda and recognizes the significant contribution of this staff group to our staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will participate in routine reporting of histopathology and possibly diagnostic cytology specimens, focusing on Gynae and Skin samples, along with miscellaneous samples. This can be negotiated at the time of the interview. The appointee will also provide cover for the MDT and attend clinical governance meetings. There is no out-of-hours commitment.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and updates underway at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and leveraging advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer. At West Herts, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible working options. More information can be found at our flexible working webpage. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Please ask for assistance if needed. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert early due to high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. If you do not hear within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join a team of 12 consultants and two clinical fellows, contributing to teaching and supervision of trainees. The department has subspecialized reporting groups for major cancer types. There will be no requirement for cervical cytology and cervical screening histology reporting. CPD registration with the Royal College of Pathologists is expected.

Person Specification

Please refer to the JD.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Salary ranges from £105,504 to £139,882 per year, with an additional £149 per annum for London Fringe.