Locum Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a WTE Locum Consultant Histopathologist – Paediatric & Perinatal Pathology, based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital. The post offers a flexible approach to work and opportunities for training, with a total annual salary in the NHS pay band £113,565 to £150,569.

The role includes paediatric/perinatal autopsy services, rota contribution, and participation in multidisciplinary case discussions with clinical colleagues to maintain a high-quality diagnostic service.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC or eligible for registration and licence to practise.
• FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal) or equivalent higher qualification.
• MD or PhD or equivalent.
• Eligible for specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric/perinatal autopsy services as agreed, including medico-legal autopsies for HM Coroner.
• Contribute to paediatric and perinatal autopsy rota and attend relevant meetings.
• Liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service.

Skills

Independent practitioner

Clinical experience

Voice recognition

Subspecialty interest

Education

GMC registration/licence to practise

FRCPath Paediatric & Perinatal

MD or PhD

Specialist register with CCT or near

Job description

Locum Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Histopathology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 190-STH-26-184

Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/11/2026

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a WTE Locum Consultant Histopathologist – Paediatric & Perinatal Pathology. Based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital.

SYB Histopathology is transitioning to primary Digital reporting and applications from digitally trained pathologists are welcome. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; 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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of paediatric/perinatal autopsy service, including, by agreement, paediatric medico-legal autopsies on behalf of HM Coroner, and paediatric surgical pathology.

The appointee will fully contribute to the paediatric and perinatal autopsy rota. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to appropriate Clinical-pathological meetings and case discussions, and to liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure a high quality diagnostic service. regardless of the source.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

Working for our organisation

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. SYB Histopathology laboratories workload amounts to approximately 134,000 annually. First time right and avoid duplication are our principles that underpin our work. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal) or equivalent higher qualification.
• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Paediatric Perinatal Pathology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.
• Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Yota (Panagiota) Kitsanta Job title Consultant Histopathologist/Deputy CD Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0114 2265400 Additional information

Dr Jonathan Bury

Consultant Histopathologist and Clinical Director

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology

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