Locum Consultant Histopathologist The closing date is 16 November 2026 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 12-month 10PA fixed term Consultant Histopathologist for maternity cover. The core service requirement for this post is diagnostic expertise in gastrointestinal pathology, and we particularly welcome applicants able to support these high-volume and clinically critical services. Experience in other subspecialties and non-gynaecological cytology is welcome. The gynaecological pathology service is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and supports a large and well-established clinical service. This includes secondary and tertiary gynaecological cancer services to a population of approximately 1.4 million, covering Herefordshire, Powys and Worcestershire, as well as diagnostic, unit-level and tertiary management for the local Gloucestershire population of 652,000. The post therefore offers an opportunity to work within a busy, regionally significant service with strong MDT engagement. The successful applicant will join a supportive, UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology Department with established digital pathology since 2025. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: Provide high-quality diagnostic reporting, with a core contribution to gastrointestinal pathology, supporting both local and regional cancer services. Support additional subspecialty areas aligned with experience and departmental need, including dermatopathology, urological, lung, GI or head
Locum Consultant Histopathologist employer: Gloshospitals
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