Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologist

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologist to join their team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The successful applicant will take on a 10PA post, supervising junior staff and contributing to service development. Candidates must be medically qualified, hold FRCPath or equivalent, and possess broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. This role involves participation in multidisciplinary meetings and a commitment to teaching and quality care.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

Commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in histopathology or cytopathology.
• Experience as an independent consultant in pathology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services.
• Participate in general diagnostic surgical pathology rota.
• Attend cancer multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Training in diagnostic histopathology

Cytopathology skills

Good IT skills

Teaching and supervision

Clinical governance knowledge

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

Full specialist registration with GMC

Higher degree (PhD/MD)

Tools

Patient and hospital database

Digital Pathology

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a 10PA post for a Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologistfor the Royal Berkshire Hospital as part of Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network.

The appointee will be required to be medically qualified and to have broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. It is expected that the appointee will hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to thisgrowing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Cellular Pathology service is to become a leader in the field of Histopathology/Cytologymanagement and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

The simulation date is 23/02/2026 and the interview date is 11/03/2026

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support the current delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The new post holder will also maintain one or two subspecialist interests (preferably Gynae Colposcopy and MDT, medical liver, haematopathology and inflammatory skin).

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting, but inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application, please contact the medical recruitment team via email [e-mail]

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the medical recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Histopathology

The appointee will take part in the general diagnostic surgical pathology rota, having nominal responsibility for reporting one day in every seven. On this day the appointee will supervise thereporting of thejunior medical staff.

Our current working practice within the department is for all of the consultant pathologists to undertake a proportion of the reporting each day (as allocated by the consultant with nominal responsibility for that days reporting).

Attendance at appropriate cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as the lead or deputy pathologist will be required. Participation in appropriate external quality assurance (EQA) schemes is expected, as is participation in relevant clinical audits.

Cytopathology

The appointee will be responsible for reporting one sixth of the non-gynecological cytology workload in conjunction with the other 3 Consultants who undertake cytology.

The appointee will supervise the non-Gynae cytology work reported by the registrars on equitable basis.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. CCT date within 6 months
• Higher degree e.g., PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience & Skills

• Training and experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, sufficient to practice as an independent consultant.
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• Commitment to the development of new diagnostic techniques like Molecular pathology

Clinical Knowledge

• Good knowledge in all aspects of general diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology

Audit & IT

• Evidence of active involvement in audit
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
• Commitment and experience in Digital Pathology

Research. Teaching Skill & Experience

• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level

Management Skills

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload
• Demonstrable interest in laboratory management and administration
• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English with clinical and other colleagues
• Evidence of good multi-disciplinary and multi-professional team working
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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.