Consultant in Histopathology

Overview

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

You will contribute to the established and experienced pulmonary and/or gynaecological pathology subspecialist reporting team, including reporting of histology and cytology specimens, performing/supervising macroscopic dissection and attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings.

You may contribute to at least one other subspecialised reporting team with opportunities in GI/HPB, urology or cytopathology. Other areas of interest, including postmortem work, can also be discussed individually.

As a large regional training centre, you will also be involved in postgraduate teaching and training of resident doctors. Strong links with University of Southampton provide opportunities to also be involved in undergraduate teaching.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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• You will contribute to the established and experienced pulmonary and/or gynaecological pathology subspecialist reporting team, including reporting of histology and cytology specimens, performing/supervising macroscopic dissection and attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings.
• You may contribute to at least one other subspecialised reporting team with opportunities in GI/HPB, urology or cytopathology. Other areas of interest, including postmortem work, can also be discussed individually.
• As a large regional training centre, you will also be involved in post graduate teaching and training of resident doctors. Strong links with University of Southampton provide opportunities to also be involved in undergraduate teaching.

Please see our brochure for further details:

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 11th March 2026

This Final date to receive applications on or before: 28th February 2026

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• FRCPath (or equivalent) qualification, with evidence of completion of portfolio (formerly CESR) pathway if appropriate, or within 6 months of completion of training as agreed by the RCPath or equivalent
• Experience working within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in pulmonary and or gynaecological pathology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together