Overview
Applications are invited for two full-time posts of Consultant in Cellular Pathology at The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Although these are full-time posts, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full-time will be considered.
We are inviting you to join our cohesive and highly motivated team. If you have a specialist interest or a willingness to develop such an interest in reporting skin, head and neck or breast pathology, we welcome this and strongly advise you to consider applying. This will complement the interests of the existing consultants; other areas of specialist interest may also be negotiated and accommodated.
With us, you will benefit from a rewarding job plan that enables you to pursue your passions, deliver outstanding clinical care and help shape the next generation of consultants. We want to support and work with colleagues who have the best ideas. Your experiences and fresh approaches will always be welcomed at RUH. Everyone matters, working together and making a difference are our values.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got an outdoor heated swimming pool!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job responsibilities
The holder of the post will be a Consultant Cellular Pathologist with (or be willing to develop) a special interest in reporting skin, head and neck and/or breast pathology. Expression of further areas of specialist reporting interest that complement those of the existing pathologists in the department are welcomed. We are transitioning to Specialist Reporting. The allocation of work follows the recently published “Best practice recommendations for staffing and workload for cellular pathology – 5th edition” by the Royal College of Pathologists UK. This governs and supports an equitable workload distribution that is sustainable and manageable based on your agreed job plan.
You will be expected to support the relevant cancer MDTs based on a declaration of specialist interest and EQA participation. A commitment to maintain professional expertise and provision of robust cancer diagnostic turnaround times is expected. The post will be based at the RUH. The holder will participate in clinical governance (including audit) and undertake administrative duties as required.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, with staff networks and a culture of learning, development and innovation. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning runs throughout our organisation and we want to support you to thrive.
We value staff wellbeing, with a holistic approach to physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’re committed to, and promote, a healthy work life. You can learn about living and working in Bath and our extensive staff benefits, including the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research focus.
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, with £20,000 recruitment award pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 427-7327129-A
Job locations: Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, BA1 3NG
Qualifications
Essential
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
* FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
* Other relevant higher qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Training and expertise in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology work sufficient to practice as an independent consultant within the structures currently in place at the RUH, Bath
* A specialist interest in skin, head & neck and/or breast pathology, or a willingness to develop such an interest
Desirable
* NHS Experience
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
* Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
* Completion of a general management course
Teaching Experience
Essential
* Willingness to share the supervision of the Pathology Specialty Trainees
Research Experience
* Desirable: Commitment to developing appropriate new diagnostic techniques
Disclosures and sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. See also guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Department of Cellular Pathology
Bath, BA1 3NG
Employer’s website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/
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