Locum Consultant Histopathologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organisation in North Wales is seeking a part-time Locum Consultant Histopathologist to join their team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This key role involves providing a comprehensive histopathology service, participating in clinical-pathological meetings, and teaching while ensuring compliance with Wales Cancer Standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in histopathology. Family-friendly benefits and support for disabled candidates are part of the offering.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in histopathology.
• Need to participate in clinical-pathological meetings and cancer multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with Wales Cancer Standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive histopathology service.
• Participate in audit and internal quality assurance schemes.
• Perform administrative and managerial duties within the department.

Skills

Comprehensive histopathology service

Cytopathology knowledge

Audit participation

Teaching ability

Education

Relevant qualifications in Histopathology

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a part‑time Locum Consultant Histopathologist to support the routine comprehensive diagnostic service at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This is a key role within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales’ largest health organisation, which delivers primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services to a population of over 700,000. We value equality, diversity and encourage applications from disabled candidates through the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Family‑friendly benefits including work‑life balance policies are also available.

Responsibilities

• Take part in audit, internal quality assurance schemes, teaching and other related subjects; reporting should comply with Wales Cancer Standards.
• Provide a comprehensive histopathology service; if Cytopathology is pursued, contribute to a non‑gynaecological service.
• Participate in clinical‑pathological meetings, cancer multidisciplinary teams, and teaching.
• Perform administrative and managerial duties as required, ensuring smooth department operations across all BCUHB hospitals; comply with WHC (IS)27 and engage in internal and external audit processes.

Recruitment and Work Visa

Applicants must submit a CV, reference letters and any relevant qualifications. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment correspondence by email. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; they will be treated equally to English applications. Non‑UK or Republic of Ireland nationals need sponsorship for a Health and Care or Skilled Worker visa.