Consultant Neuropathologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time neuropathologist to join their team in Plymouth. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced pathologists, providing essential services in diagnosing neurological diseases and conducting autopsies. This role offers an opportunity for career development in a supportive environment, with the potential to transition to full-time by April 2026.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC.
• Extensive experience in diagnostic neuropathology.
• Commitment to teaching neuropathology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive neuropathology service.
• Perform autopsies and provide telephone advice.
• Develop laboratory-based research interests.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

FRCPath in neuropathology or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Other postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD, PhD)

Job description

This is a replacement post, and the successful applicant will join the existing neuropathologist and 15 histopathologists within the Department of Cellular and Anatomical Pathology based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The post is to replace a retiring neuropathologist and will be initially offered at a part-time basis to become full time in April 2026. The applicant should have training in all areas of general neuropathology, including muscle and nerve pathology, and preferably have some previous research experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside Drs Aditya Shivane and David Hilton to deliver a comprehensive neuropathology service for patients and clinicians within Devon and Cornwall, this includes the diagnosis of brain tumours, CSF examinations, muscle and nerve diseases and a range of neurological diseases at autopsy. The autopsy service is Peninsula-wide and includes telephone advice to colleagues, examination of autopsy-derived tissue referred by other pathologists within the Peninsula (some of these autopsies will have been undertaken at the request of the Coroner) and undertaking neuropathological autopsies, including cases of suspected CJD. It is also expected that the successful applicant will develop her/his own laboratory-based research interests.

About us

University Hospitals Plymouth is situated within easy reach of central Plymouth, Tavistock, Ivybridge and the Cornish towns of Saltash, via the Tamar bridge and Torpoint via car ferry. Bordered by the rugged beautiful Dartmoor to the North, fantastic beaches and the South West Coast path to the South, the South Hams to the East and Cornwall to the West, Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city with a wealth of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Job description
Job responsibilities

A detailed job description is available as an uploaded document in the document section of this vacancy request

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Skills
Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
• Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• FRCPath in neuropathology or equivalent

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD, PhD)

Management
Essential

• Exposure to laboratory management
• Working knowledge and experience of the NHS and its organisation

Desirable

• Evidence of ability and substantial experience in laboratory management
• Formal management training

Clinical skills and experience
Essential

• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience of general diagnostic neuropathology including surgical pathology, autopsy pathology and muscle and nerve pathology.

Desirable

• Substantial experience in performing autopsies

Teaching
Essential

• Ability and commitment in teaching neuropathology to SpRs and other professional groups

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for and experience of teaching medical students

Interpersonal skills
Essential

• A proven track record to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• An ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Good leadership qualities

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