NHS Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist for a 12-month position at Northampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will deliver a comprehensive diagnostic service, provide clinical leadership, and engage in teaching responsibilities. Applicants should hold a relevant qualification and have experience in the NHS. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and participation in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Cellular Pathologist with FRCPath or equivalent.
• Experience in NHS settings and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Cellular Pathology diagnostic services.
• Provide clinical leadership in MDT meetings and audits.
• Support teaching and supervision of medical students and trainees.
• Contribute to service development and compliance with standards.

Skills

FRCPath (UK) or equivalent qualification

Experience of working in the UK NHS

Job description

Job summary

NHS Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist - Shape the Future of Diagnostics in a Dynamic, Modern Department

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our progressive team at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) for 12 months.

This is a replacement post, offered initially at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with the potential for up to 2 additional PAs available - forming a comprehensive and engaging job plan that includes reporting, grossing, MDT leadership, and teaching responsibilities.

What You'll Need:

• FRCPath (UK) or an equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in the UK NHS

What's on Offer:

• A large and varied diagnostic workload serving NGH, the Northamptonshire Cancer Centre, Primary Care, and regional partnerships with Leicester and Kettering hospitals
• Opportunities for additional paid work outside of normal hours
• Leading roles in local and regional multidisciplinary cancer team meetings (MDTs) - mostly held virtually via MS Teams
• Involvement in the autopsy service (subject to HM Coroner approval)
• Modern, lean-focused department with state-of-the-art facilities, working towards digital dictation / voice recognition and Digital Histopathology
• During your fixed term period, you will be expected to work towards achieving CESR, with the goal of progressing to a substantive consultant post on successful completion.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a comprehensive Cellular Pathology diagnostic service, including specimen cut-up, reporting, frozen sections, and participation in daily workload allocation.
• Provide clinical leadership in MDT meetings, audit, governance, and strategy development across the Trust and wider Group.
• Participate in and provide internal cross-cover, including potential involvement in the autopsy service (subject to HM Coroner approval).
• Ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation, NEQAS programmes, and Trust clinical governance standards.
• Support teaching and supervision of medical students, trainees, and scientific staff, including involvement in education programmes and clinical training.
• Contribute to service development, planning, and innovation, including assessing new methods and supporting external service-level agreements.
• Attend departmental and service line meetings, contribute to management tasks, and monitor service performance and quality indicators.
• Uphold high standards of data management and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information regulations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage