Consultant in Histopathology - Cellular Pathologist

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking two Consultant Histopathologists to provide diagnostic surgical pathology services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a relocation allowance. Successful candidates will join a supportive team and contribute to teaching and clinical governance.

Benefits

Relocation allowance of £12,000

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in routine reporting of histopathology specimens.
• Ability to provide cover for MDTs.
• Participation in clinical governance meetings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Histopathology

Diagnostic cytology

Clinical governance

Education

UK professional registration

CPD registration with the Royal College of Pathologists

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to fill 2 (wte) substantive Consultant Histopathologist posts, which have become vacant due to retirement. The working hours are expected to be 9AM-5PM, 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 work distribution reflecting service needs and specialist interests. Successful candidates will be eligible for a relocation allowance of £12,000 (if required). The Trust has approved up to 1PA of SPA time per week to be worked flexibly, aligning with the Trust’s flexible working policies and recognizing the significant contributions of staff.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will participate in routine reporting of histopathology and possibly diagnostic cytology specimens, focusing on Gynae and Skin, with other samples as negotiated. Responsibilities include providing cover for MDTs and attending 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, re-imagining models of care, and leveraging digital healthcare advances. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities, as is innovation to improve 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 is available at our website. We encourage and welcome applicants with disabilities. The Trust reserves the right to close the advert early due to high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. If you do not hear within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Details

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882/year; London Fringe: £149/day
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 360-E-1043-A
• Job locations: Consultants - Histopathology, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join a team of 12 consultants and 2 clinical fellows, contributing to teaching and supervision of trainees. The department has subspecialized reporting groups for major cancer types. There is no requirement for cervical cytology and screening histology reporting. CPD registration with the Royal College of Pathologists is expected.

Person Specification

Please refer to the JD for detailed essential and desirable criteria.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Further info is available at the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years, including adult dependants. Guidance is available online.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More info at NHS Careers website.

Employer details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk