Consultant in Neuropathology (6PAs)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge invites applications for a Consultant in Neuropathology (6PAs). Interviews will be held in person on 18 November 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ.

The post involves reporting neurosurgical biopsies, including integrated molecular reporting of brain tumours, muscle and nerve biopsies, and participating in the neuropathology on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered to practice.
• Preferably with a CCT in Histopathology or within 6 months of award.
• Applications from part-time or job-share applicants welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Report neurosurgical biopsies with integrated molecular reporting of brain tumours.
• Report muscle and nerve biopsies and contribute to the on-call rota.
• Ensure compliance with GMC Good Medical Practice.

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Neuropathology (6PAs).

Interviews for this post will be held in person on 18 November 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post include reporting neurosurgical biopsies, including integrated molecular reporting of brain tumours, muscle and nerve biopsies. The successful appointee will also be expected to contribute to the neuropathology on call rota.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Histopathologyor be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.