We are seeking to recruit 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.
The current post has a primary focus on Dermatopathology, with additional contribution to Non‑Gynaecological Cytology and Respiratory Pathology services. The department also provides specialist services in breast, gastrointestinal, urology, gynaecological pathology, cervical screening, immunohistochemistry, and bowel cancer screening.
Primary Duties
The successful candidate will provide high‑quality histopathology reporting with a primary focus on Dermatopathology, alongside contribution to Non‑Gynaecological Cytology and Respiratory Pathology services. The post holder will participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, cancer diagnostics, clinical governance activities, audit, teaching, and service development initiatives across the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage effective workload and maintain turnaround times.
* Collaborate with consultant colleagues, biomedical scientists, laboratory teams and clinical services across multiple hospital sites within the Hertfordshire and West Essex Pathology Network.
* Contribute to wider departmental services, including gastrointestinal, breast, urology, cervical screening and diagnostic cytology pathways, as required.
* Support quality improvement, multidisciplinary working and patient‑centred care.
Qualifications
Essential
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
* CESR/CCT in histopathology
* UK trained applicants must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* FRCPath or evidence of an equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Other professional or higher qualification
* Academic distinction or prizes
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance.
For those with a disability or long‑term health condition, or those wishing to discuss support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
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