Consultant in Histopathology | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. We wish to appoint a substantive or locum Consultant in histopathology with an interest in pulmonary pathology or gynaecological pathology (ideally both). Opportunities to contribute to adult pathology subspecialities including GI/HPB, urology and cytopathology are available. The service covers the local Southampton population and regional referrals from around Wessex.

• Contribute to the established 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.
• 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.
• Involved in postgraduate teaching and training of resident doctors. Strong links with University of Southampton provide opportunities to be involved in undergraduate teaching.

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.

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 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. Please see our brochure for further details:
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