Locum Histopathology Consultant - Digital Pathology

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Histopathology. The post involves diagnostic reporting, quality assurance, teaching, and involvement in its digital pathology rollout, with training in Whole Slide Imaging provided.

Applicants must have full GMC registration (or be within six months of a CCT in Histopathology) and be prepared to work across the department to support high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Essential GMC registration and specialist histopathology recognition.
• Full registration with GMC and licence to practise required.
• Desirable: research degree in Histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic reporting and interpretation of histopathology specimens.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes and annual appraisal.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to teaching and training.
• Support departmental operations and policy development.
• Engage in digital pathology initiatives and whole slide imaging training.

Skills

GMC registration

Histopathology expertise

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC full registration and licence to practise

Research degree in Histopathology

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Histopathology. The post involves diagnostic reporting, quality assurance, teaching, and involvement in its digital pathology rollout, with training in Whole Slide Imaging provided.

Applicants must have full GMC registration (or be within six months of a CCT in Histopathology) and be prepared to work across the department to support high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.