Locum Consultant Pathologist - East Anglia

About this role

Consultant Histopathologist

NHS Consultant Opportunity

Competitive NHS Consultant Salary + Pension + Relocation Support

Join a Modern, Digitally Enabled Histopathology Service

We are seeking an ambitious Consultant Histopathologist to join a well-established Cellular Pathology department within a leading NHS organisation.

This opportunity offers the chance to work within a collaborative consultant team supported by digital pathology, advanced practitioner reporting, dedicated biomedical scientist support and a strong multidisciplinary working environment.

The department operates an oligo-specialist reporting model and welcomes applications from both experienced consultants and doctors approaching CCT/CESR.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established and supportive consultant team

• Modern digital pathology environment

• UKAS-accredited laboratory

• Flexible working opportunities

• Strong MDT involvement

• Excellent work-life balance

• Dedicated SPA time

• Opportunities for teaching, training and service development

• Supportive leadership team with a focus on innovation and quality improvement

The Role

The successful candidate will join a consultant-led service providing high-quality diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology support across a broad range of specialties.

Applications are welcomed from consultants with interests in:

• Gastrointestinal Pathology

• Dermatopathology

• Breast Pathology

• Gynaecological Pathology

• Urological Pathology

• Head & Neck Pathology

• Cytopathology

• General Diagnostic Histopathology

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnostic reporting

• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings

• Clinical governance activities

• Teaching and supervision of trainees

• Service development and quality improvement initiatives

Department Features

The service benefits from:

• Consultant-led subspecialist reporting

• Dedicated biomedical scientist support

• Advanced practitioner and dissection support

• Digital pathology infrastructure

• Strong clinical engagement with referring specialties

• Established quality and governance frameworks

• Collaborative and supportive departmental culture

Essential Requirements

• GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

• FRCPath (Histopathology) or equivalent

• CCT, CESR, or within six months of completion

• Broad diagnostic histopathology experience

• Strong communication and MDT skills

• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Benefits

• NHS Consultant Contract

• Competitive Consultant Salary

• NHS Pension Scheme

• Relocation package available

• Flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate

• Study leave and professional development support

• Opportunities to develop subspecialist interests

• Supportive and forward-thinking department

Interested?

Whether you are seeking your first substantive consultant post, considering relocation, or looking for a new challenge within a progressive pathology service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.