Locum Consultant

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Milton Keynes seeks a Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology for a fixed term until November 2026. This full-time role involves providing histopathology services, working collaboratively within a team of specialists. Candidates should have full registration with the General Medical Council, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent. The position offers benefits like flexible working opportunities and support for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council.
• Eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology services.
• Work within the team to provide a comprehensive Cellular Pathology service.
• Participate in private histopathology if desired.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Experience in histopathology and cytology

Education

Medical degree

Specialist registration within six months of interview

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply for a LocumConsultant position( Fixed term from 1st March 2026 until 30th November 2026) in Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


This is a replacement post, offering 10 programmed activities.


This post completes a team of seven consultant histopathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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.



Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.


We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitmen



This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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.


Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent.



The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology.



The post-holder will work within the team of Consultant Cellular Pathologists to provide a comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the University Hospital Foundation Trust and local GP services of north Buckinghamshire. The role involves reporting an equal (pro rata) share of the Cellular Pathology workload in histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology and there is a requirement to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Participation in private histopathology is optional and is undertaken on a weekly rota basis by those participating.





You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.



The job plan (10 P.A. on appointment) will consist of a split of DCC and SPA (up to 2.5 SPA on appointment). The SPA component is made up of 1 P.A. of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning and these outputs are evaluated at annual job plan review.


Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.


Allocation of time in programmed activities (PAs)


The allocation of time between various duties of the post (including SPA) will be open to adjustment in consultation with the Head of Department, CSU Lead and the Trust, but initially will be as follows. A further allocation of up to 2.5 SPA is available for specific roles with defined objectives, these can be taken on in agreement with other colleagues and clinical director. The job plans will be reviewed, initially at three months and then on an annual basis



DCC 7.5 PAs



SPA 2.5 PAs



This includes cut-up (gross examination and block selection of Consultant cut up cases), diagnostic reporting, MDT meetings (preparation and attendance), internal peer case reviews, external referrals, administration (relating to case reports), and NHS autopsies. These duties will be undertaken on a shared rota basis with colleagues.



This includes core SPA of 1 for job planning, appraisal, departmental meetings, statutory and mandatory training. Other agreed SPA roles may be undertaken in agreement with the CSU lead, dependent on departmental and Trust needs






This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026