Overview
In this role you will contribute to high-quality patient care by delivering expert histopathology reporting, teaching, and policy development within a digitally growing department. You will work closely with clinical teams to shape diagnostic pathways and supervise junior staff, while advancing departmental operations and quality assurance. The role offers an opportunity to help lead digital pathology initiatives and ensure rigorous clinical governance. You will be part of an award-winning NHS Trust that values development and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Pay / Benefits
- Supportive environment and wellbeing
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Open, inclusive culture
- Award-winning NHS Foundation Trust
- Collaborative, cross-team environment
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic reporting and interpretation of specimens following RCPath guidelines
- Contribute to quality assurance and national external quality assurance programmes
- Participate in annual appraisal and job planning
- Advise clinical teams on investigations, report interpretation, and policy development
- Supervise and train junior staff and support departmental operations
- Support smooth department functioning and effective clinical workflows
- Answer calls from clinical colleagues as needed
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Help shape digital pathology services and adopt Whole Slide Imaging
- Maintain high-quality patient care through continuous improvement
Key requirements
- FRCPath or equivalent
- GMC registration with licence to practise or within 6 months of CCT
- Portfolio Pathway (CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at time of application
- Desirable: research degree in Histopathology
- Effective communication with team members, patients, GPs and other agencies
- Teaching and mentoring abilities
- Strong organisational and workload management skills
- Histopathology reporting and interpretation
- RCPath guidelines adherence
- Quality assurance and external QA participation
Consultant Histopathologist in Ashfield employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
