Consultant - Histopathology

Consultant - Histopathology

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The Department of Cellular Pathology has a vacant substantive 10 PA Consultant Histopathologist post due to retirement. Our laboratory is a designated centre for many cancer sites and has full UKAS accreditation. The laboratory is on track to receive over 40,000 histology, 1,600 diagnostic cytology and 900 autopsy requests this year. The department performs a wide range of molecular techniques. Applicants from both specialised and generalised backgrounds will be considered, with an interest in gynae & head/neck preferred;

haematopathology or uropathology also welcome.

• Molecular automated PCR for theranostic work (e.g. Idylla BRAF) and tumour expression analysis (e.g. ALK in lung carcinoma)
• Provision of a EUS and EBUS rapid onsite evaluation service for pancreatic, lung, adrenal & head/neck
• Pathology support for bowel cancer screening programme including age expansion and bowel scope screening
• Collaborative working with neighbouring hospitals as part of the South 1 NHSI Pathology Network; includes procurement and installation of a digital histopathology solution connecting all 5 Trusts within the region, facilitating case sharing and MDT discussion.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, employing 5,000+ staff with a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. The Trust has teaching hospitals status with the University of Exeter Medical School.

• Date Posted: 16 December 2025
• Pay Scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working Pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
• Reference Number: 7573355
• Location:
  
  Royal Cornwall Hospital – Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right‑hand side.

• FRCPath or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• ON GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview date
• Experience of clinical histopathology at consultant level
• Specific sub‑specialty interest in gynae, head & neck, lymphoreticular or uropathology

• Experience of under/postgraduate teaching
• Experience working in the NHS

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks
• Release early if advert closed; agencies considered after closure.

Applications on a sponsorship basis or requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. Refer to UK Visas and Immigration website for details. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.