Consultant Cellular Pathologist

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Join our Cellular Pathology team and discover a career that embraces hybrid working and digital innovation. At the Royal Devon, you can enjoy opportunities to shape your professional path and explore specialist interests in research, innovation and teaching.

Whether you are newly appointed or seeking your next career step, youll be making a real difference as you learn and grow, surrounded by stunning coastlines, dramatic national parks and vibrant, welcoming communities.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Consultants within the department typically work within two to three different subspecialty teams. There is flexibility regarding subspecialist areas available, with scope to further develop specialist interests within a supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals with established subspecialty expertise, as well as those keen to further develop their interests in specific areas.

The friendly, supportive and highly collaborative consultant team operates an open‑door culture. Cases are routinely shared, ensuring support and guidance is available to all colleagues. Consultants within the department benefit from their own private office and are supplied with home‑working equipment. The team work closely with partners across our network to deliver digital pathology, with the second phase validation currently underway.

Tailor your job plan

This rewarding and fulfilling role, allows you to tailor your job plan to explore your interests, including teaching, training, research and service development with a focus on digital transformation. There is the opportunity to participate in the external post‑mortem service (in addition to this role).

Love where you live and work

Whether you are embarking on your consultant career or looking for your next step, youll find a welcoming, ambitious and collaborative department, where you can thrive and make a real impact. And when youre not at work, you can enjoy life in Englands best county, known for its two stunning coastlines, award‑winning beaches and the wild beauty of two national parks.

Working Pattern:
Monday‑ Friday

Interview Date: 19 March 2026

For further information please contact: Dr Claire Murray, Consultant Histopathologist and Clinical Lead by email  or Mr Lee Luscombe, Pathology Service Manager by phone or by email

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