Consultant Neuropathologist *20% Welcome Payment* in Nottingham

Are you a passionate Consultant in Neuropathology looking for a ground-breaking opportunity? We are thrilled to invite applications for a substantive consultant position in Neuropathology at our renowned Cellular Pathology department within the Specialist Clinical Services (SCS) Care Group at the Queens Medical Centre campus (QMC), Nottingham.

You will be joining our wonderful team who are the proud recipients of the RCPATH Team Achievement Award 2024 and the IBMS Team of the Year 2025, a testament to our dedication and expertise. Further to this, the Neuropathology Team at NUH won the Innovation award for the development of Nanopore Technology within NUH. This role also plays a crucial part in providing expert diagnostic neuropathological services to over 4.5 million patients in the East Midlands. Come and join us and be at the forefront of medical innovation as we introduce Nanopore sequencing for routine and intraoperative neuro-oncology diagnosis.

You will be working alongside esteemed colleagues at the University of Nottingham and beyond, contributing to pioneering advancements in the field. This is a substantive role that is full time (10PA), but we are open to other candidates on a part-time basis too. This role also benefits from a fantastic incentive package with 20% of your total first year salary as a bonus! Receive 50% upon commencement and the remaining 50% after 12 months of employment.

The appointee, in collaboration with the other Consultants, will be expected to fulfil the duties detailed in the Job Description which can be found in our job pack, attached in the supporting documents. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and will be subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

The working environment is supportive and friendly; there are excellent relations with both clinical colleagues and academics at the University of Nottingham. The Nottingham Neuro-Oncology Service has been granted Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status for both adults and children — one of only two centres in the UK to hold both designations. The Neuropathology Service supports a number of clinical trials, including the BRAIN MATRIX and SIOP II Ependymoma trials. The successful applicant would be welcome to support these and other academic activities.

The department and subspecialist teams support new Consultants to help them adjust into their roles and gain experience and explore their interests. Cellular Pathology at NUH is actively using digital pathology for primary diagnostics and the appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting, allowing for flexible work from home options for reporting. The neuropathology service is fully digitised including brain smears where required. The department is a teaching and training facility and the appointee will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching (tutorials) and to contribute to the local ST teaching programme, as well as developing our own BMS staff. There is currently one ST3 in neuropathology (currently undertaking a PhD) and we are looking to add additional training posts.

Responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive Histopathology diagnostic service, including full clinical liaison, to Clinicians at NUH.
• To provide services to other users of the histopathology service in the Greater Nottingham health community.
• To provide services to other hospitals that may refer for specialist services with NUH.
• To take a lead role in the development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet the increasing demands of clinical users.
• To be involved in the training of Specialty Trainees, scientific and BMS staff, with reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
• To contribute, as required, to the teaching of pathology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the Medical School of the University of Nottingham.
• To take part in Medical Audit and Quality Control.
• To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional and Medical Education/Development (CME/CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists and to participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and Consultant appraisals.
• To contribute to the requirements of Clinical Governance and to share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory.

The neuropathology service is active in teaching and training; the appointee will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching and contribute to the local ST teaching programme, as well as developing our own BMS staff. The department supports digital pathology adoption and flexible reporting arrangements, with a focus on maintaining high diagnostic standards and collaboration with clinical colleagues and academics.