Consultant Cellular Pathologist
The closing date is 17 November 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 3rd December 2025.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) invites applications for a replacement consultant cellular pathologist to join our forward-thinking and friendly team based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).
CWPS are a large pathology network in the Midlands, providing pathology services for UHCW, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a pathologist with sub‑specialist interests in breast and gynaecological pathology, but would also consider dermatopathology, urology, haematolymphoid, gastrointestinal pathology, or thoracic pathology.
Participation in the autopsy service is welcomed but not essential.
Participation in research and teaching (at undergraduate and post graduate level) is encouraged and supported by protected sessions. University of Warwick's Clinical Sciences Research Institute located on the UHCW site provides additional laboratory research facilities.
Main duties of the job
The department has full UKAS accreditation, is fully sub‑specialised and benefits from extensive BMS‑led cut‑up. CWPS is a global leader in digital pathology having adopted this technology and led its implementation into diagnostic practice. This innovative development offers unrivalled flexibility of workflow, including home working for up to 3 days a week, benefiting both pathologists and clinical services. The UHCW Centre of Excellence for Digital Pathology has been established, in partnership with the University of Warwick Computer Science Department, and is aimed at developing and evaluating digital pathology algorithms of diagnostic and prognostic use. UHCW is the teaching hospital for the University of Warwick Medical School and the department is engaged in teaching pathology to medical students. CWPS is one of the largest training centres for the West Midlands Cellular Pathology Training Scheme and is also part of the West Midlands ST1 Training School.
In addition to purpose designed surgical, cytology and immunocytochemical laboratories, the department has a multi‑disciplinary molecular diagnostic facility, providing single multiplexed PCR‑based analyses of the commonly mutated solid tumour genes.
Coventry is a thriving city with a fascinating history extending back to medieval times. Local schools are excellent and include some of the UK's top ranking grammar and comprehensive schools.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job responsibilities
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read‑Jones, Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 968320, sarah.read-jones@uhcw.nhs.uk or Dr Catherine Wight, Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Head of Service: 02476 968320, catherine.wight@uhcw.nhs.uk.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Meet All Essential
* Meet All Desirable
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.
Address
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