At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team as a Consultant Histopathologist specialising in skin pathology.
- Company: University Hospitals Birmingham, a leading NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive culture prioritising diversity and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cancer care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GMC Registration and relevant specialist training required.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Histopathologist specialising in skin pathology to join University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The role includes supporting skin services, with opportunities to contribute to other key cancer sites. While subspecialty flexibility is preferred, mono-specialism will be considered.
You will join a strong, experienced team in a department committed to innovation, research, expansion of scientist reporting, automated processes, and digital pathology. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to deliver a high-quality service. We are a UKAS-accredited lab (ISO15189) with close ties to the University of Birmingham.
Applicants must hold (or be eligible within 6 months) Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Newly qualified UK trainees must have or be within 6 months of holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Award. Non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate CCT equivalence.
UHB is one of England's largest teaching trusts, delivering inclusive, high-quality care across four acute sites. We are committed to sustainability, aiming to support the NHS's net-zero goals. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with flexible and remote working options available.
Main duties of the job include:
- Ten programmed activities, including MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting.
- Laboratory duties carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues, providing a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust.
- Division of the cytopathology workload organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department.
- Supporting professional activities including supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.
For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details:
- Date posted: 14 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 304-EP-9018411
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
For further information pertaining to the nature of this role, please find attached full job description and person specification.
Qualifications:
- Essential: GMC Registration or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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