Locum Consultant Histopathology - Birmingham

Pulse Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Payroll services (daily/weekly)

Revalidation and appraisal services

Dedicated consultant support

CPD events & training

Exclusive locum opportunities

Recommendation and loyalty schemes

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Locum Consultant Histopathologist in Birmingham to join a large NHS Trust on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires reporting and interpreting histopathology specimens per RCPath guidelines, with CESR support available.

The successful candidate will provide diagnostic expertise, collaborate with clinical teams, and contribute to policy development while ensuring high-quality patient care. CESR support is available for GMC pathway applicants.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and valid medical license.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• GMC registration or be eligible to join the register within 6 months.
• GMC specialist registration or be eligible to join the specialist register within 6 months.
• Proven experience as a Histopathology Consultant.
• Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in medical procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and analyse tissue samples and provide reports.
• Manage patient care and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Answer phone calls from clinical colleagues when required.

Skills

Histopathology expertise

Diagnostic accuracy

Communication skills

Clinical collaboration

Education

Medical degree

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC registration or eligible

GMC specialist registration eligible

Job description

Locum Consultant Histopathology - Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Locum Consultant Histopathologist
Grade: Consultant
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract: 12-months fixed-term, with CESR support
Rate: £105,504 to £139,000 a year pro rata per annum

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Histopathologist to join a large NHS Trust in Birmingham on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will provide advice on the diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of patients suffering from disease, reporting and interpreting specimens submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. You will work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of comprehensive Histopathology services to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports, and the preparation of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Additionally, you will answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required. CESR support can be offered to applicants wanting to pursue this pathway to GMC-specialist registration.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Locum Consultant in Histopathology, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and analysing tissue samples, managing patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will be vital in guiding teams to deliver high-quality histopathology services and ensure optimal patient outcomes. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the advancement of histopathology and shape the future of patient care.

• Competitive hourly rates
• Daily and weekly payroll services
• Revalidation and appraisal services
• A dedicated and responsive consultant
• Access to CPD events & training courses
• Access to exclusive locum opportunities with more preferred supplier contracts than anyone else
• Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes

Qualifications and Experiences

• Medical degree and valid medical license.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• Applicants must have GMC registration or be eligible to join the register within 6-months.
• Applicants for the substantive position must have GMC specialist registration or be eligible to join the specialist register within 6-months.
• Proven experience as a Histopathology Consultant.
• Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in medicine procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.