Consultant Pathologist

National Health Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home working where service allows

Job summary

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is recruiting a Consultant Pathologist to join the SIHMDS team, working in a leading NHS diagnostic pathology service. You will report to the SIHMDS leadership, perform complex haematology diagnostics, participate in MDTs remotely, and contribute to high-quality patient-centred care across North West London.

The post offers a 10 PA substantive appointment with no on-call commitment, flexible working options, and opportunities for teaching, audit, research and

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist GMC registration with licence to practise; eligible if within 6 months of interview.
• For UK-trained applicants, CCT or within 6 months of award; non-UK applicants must show UK CCT-equivalence or FRPath.
• Evidence of aspiration to lead, audit and participate in education and research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic pathology service in SIHMDS and MDTs.
• Undertake specialist investigations and deliver timely, accurate reports per national guidance.
• Support service development, governance, audits and continuous improvement.
• Teach, supervise, and mentor resident doctors and staff; contribute to research and education.

Skills

Haematology diagnostics

MDT participation

Clinical governance

Teaching & supervision

Leadership

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading diagnostic pathology services. North West London Pathology (NWLP) is one of the UK's largest laboratory providers, delivering high-quality diagnostics across a diverse patient population. Our UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189:2022) Cellular Pathology service operates a hub-and-spoke model, with Histopathology, Cytology and Electron Microscopy based at Charing Cross Hospital, and the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS) at Hammersmith Hospital.We are seeking an ambitious Consultant to join our highly regarded SIHMDS team in a substantive 10 PA post. Working with expert pathology and clinical haematology colleagues, you will diagnose a wide range of complex haematological disorders including malignancies, myelodysplastic syndromes, bone marrow failure disorders, pancytopenias and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.This Monday to Friday post has no on-call commitment, offering an excellent work-life balance. Consultants attend MDTs remotely and contribute to integrated, patient-centred care across the region. You will report samples from the Trust's internationally recognised MPN/CML service, gaining exposure to complex cases. As part of a world-leading Academic Health Science Centre, you'll benefit from excellent opportunities for research, education, leadership and career development within a supportive, collaborative team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS), working closely with consultant colleagues and the clinical haematology team at Hammersmith Hospital. You will provide a high quality diagnostic service, undertaking specialist investigations and delivering accurate, timely reports in line with national guidance. You will also represent SIHMDS at local and regional cancer MDTs, contribute to service development and innovation, and provide support to the wider Cellular Pathology service where required.Working within a UKAS accredited service you will play an active role in quality assurance, the Quality Management System, and continuous service improvement, including supporting investigations into adverse incidents and maintaining the highest professional standards. Occasional travel to other sites for MDTs may be occasionally required and consultant cross-cover during annual and study leave will be expected.The successful applicant will divide their time between clinical work (DCCs) and activities that underpin direct clinical care (SPA) - This may include participation in training, medical education, continuing professional development, formal teaching, audit, job planning, appraisal, research, and local clinical governance activities.

About us

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group. The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.Delivering Science, Supporting Healthcare - Our vision is to be a state of the art integrated pathology network, delivering diagnostics to users and patients alike across primary, secondary and tertiary care. To be at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, translating research into routine pathology.

Details

Date posted13 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Depending on experience 113,565 to 150,569 per annum WTEContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-CONNWLP105Job locationsNorth West London PathologyLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Consultant Pathologist to join the SIHMDS team. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide a high quality diagnostic pathology service, participate in MDTs, contribute to external quality assurance and support the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care across North West London.You will work closely with clinical, laboratory and managerial colleagues to maintain high standards of quality, governance and service delivery, while contributing to audit, innovation, service improvement and implementation of national best practice. Opportunities to contribute to research, education and training are strongly encouraged, with an established academic culture and excellent relationships with clinical teams across our partner Trusts.The role includes teaching, supervision and mentorship of resident doctors and scientific staff, alongside opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute to business planning and represent the service within regional clinical networks.We are committed to helping our staff achieve their full potential through a range of educational and professional development opportunities. We also offer flexible working, including home working where service needs allow, and welcome conversations about flexibility.

Person Specification

Education / qualifications

• EssentialFull and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interviewApplicants that are UK trained, 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. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTFRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification

Knowledge / Skills

• EssentialAbility to undertake independent and full clinical responsibility.Ability to advise on efficient delivery and operation of service.IT, digital technology skills and computer literacyWide experience in all aspects of haemato-oncology diagnosticsFamiliar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes within Genomic medicine and SIHMDS

Leadership / Management skills

• EssentialAble to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authorityHave proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.Knowledge of finance/budgetsManagement of staff

Teaching / Training

• EssentialExperience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff

Audit

• EssentialThorough understanding of principles of clinical auditEvidence of participation in clinical audit projects

Academic achievement

• EssentialEvidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language

• EssentialAble to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNorth West London PathologyLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressNorth West London PathologyLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's website