Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathologist at Sheffield Children's Hospital. The role involves providing paediatric autopsy services and contributing to case discussions. Candidates must be GMC registered, possess a relevant higher qualification, and show experience in clinical practice and teaching. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a renowned team focused on high-quality care with flexible working options.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC with a licence to practise.
• Hold a CCT or be within six months of award of CCT.
• Ability to assess and incorporate research into practice.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD.
• Experience in clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric/perinatal autopsy services.
• Attend clinical-pathological meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise with clinical colleagues for diagnostic services.

Skills

Independent practitioner

Clinical experience in Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Willingness to adopt workflow technologies

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Registered with GMC

FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal)

MD or PhD

Job description

Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a WTE Consultant Histopathologist – Paediatric & Perinatal Pathology. Based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital.

SYB Histopathology is transitioning to primary Digital reporting and applications from digitally trained pathologists are welcome. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of paediatric/perinatal autopsy service, including, by agreement, paediatric medico-legal autopsies on behalf of HM Coroner, and paediatric surgical pathology.

The appointee will fully contribute to the paediatric and perinatal autopsy rota. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to appropriate Clinical-pathological meetings and case discussions, and to liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure a high quality diagnostic service regardless of the source.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. SYB Histopathology laboratories workload amounts to approximately 134,000 annually. First time right and avoid duplication are our principles that underpin our work. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal) or equivalent higher qualification.
• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Paediatric Perinatal Pathology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.
• Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust