Locum Consultant Histopathologist

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 122,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a part-time Locum Consultant Histopathologist to support the diagnostic Histopathology Service. The successful applicant will contribute to routine histopathological services and take part in teaching and audits. A special interest in breast pathology is desirable, along with a broad experience in general Histopathology. Suitable candidates should have GMC registration and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in general Histopathology with a special interest in breast pathology.
• Cytopathology experience would be required if cytopathology interest pursued.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its application.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic Histopathology Service.
• Participate in audit and internal quality assurance schemes.
• Teach and contribute to Clinico-Pathological Meetings.

Skills

General Medical Council registration with licence to practice

Commitment to team approach

Counselling and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

Job description

Job summary

This is a Locum Consultant Histopathologist part time vacancy to meet the demands of the service.

The successful applicant would be expected to develop a special interest in an area of cancer pathology, including Lead Pathologist responsibilities, and this would be expected to complement those of the existing Consultant Pathologists. Special interest in breast pathology and/or dermatopathology would be desirable. Interests in non-cancer pathology are also welcomed. Currently all consultants maintain a wide interest in general Histopathology reporting.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic Histopathology Service for the Health Board and will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital. It is essential that the successful candidates undertakes consent and Coroner's post‑mortems on an agreed, equitable rota basis with consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, internal quality assurance schemes, teaching and other related subjects. It is expected that reporting of all cancer specimens will conform to Wales Cancer Standards. The histopathology commitment involves the provision of a comprehensive histopathological service to BCUHB. The cytopathology commitment, if pursued, involves the provision of a non‑gynaecological service to BCUHB. The appointed person will be expected to participate in and contribute to Clinico‑Pathological Meetings and teaching including cancer multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be required to perform administrative and managerial duties as required and is necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Department in all hospitals. The management arrangements of the Department comply with WHC (IS)27. The appointed person will be expected to participate in internal and external audits and also to participate in relevant external quality assurance schemes.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co‑ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£121,264 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-YGC-HIST-1225-L

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Rhyl, LL18 5UJ

Job description and responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• To be holder of GMC Specialist Registration

Experience Essential

• Broad experience in general Histopathology with special interest in breast pathology.
• Cytopathology experience would be required if cytopathology interest pursued

Clinical Governance Essential

• An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced

Ability Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Computing skills

Management Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• An understanding of NHS management processes
• A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Audit Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of completed audit projects

Research Essential

• Ability to access published evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of participation
• Research based publications

Teaching and Training Essential

• Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Additional Requirements Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Reliable, self‑motivated and punctual
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• oA team player who values the individual contributions of a multi‑disciplinary team

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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Rhyl, LL18 5UJ

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)