Role Overview
We are seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist (10 PAs) to join our established team within a busy, high‑performing Cellular Pathology department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based at the fully accredited laboratory in Hemel Hempstead Hospital, the post holder will contribute to a broad range of subspecialty services across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Primary focus: Dermatopathology, with additional contribution to Non‑Gynaecological Cytology and Respiratory Pathology services. The post holder will provide high‑quality histopathology reporting, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, cancer diagnostics, clinical governance activities, audit, teaching, and service development initiatives across the department.
Other duties: effective workload management, maintenance of turnaround times, collaborative working with consultant colleagues, biomedical scientists, laboratory teams, and clinical services across multiple hospital sites within the Hertfordshire and West Essex Pathology Network. Opportunities may include gastrointestinal, breast, urology, cervical screening, and diagnostic cytology pathways, depending on service requirements and individual interests.
Qualifications and Experience
We seek a motivated and flexible team player with excellent diagnostic, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus a strong commitment to quality improvement, multidisciplinary working, and patient‑centred care.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Flexible working options
* Staff wellbeing and development priority
* Opportunities to contribute to wider departmental services and digital healthcare initiatives
Equal Opportunities
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Application Notice
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. The advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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