Consultant Histopathologist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

This replacement post is an opportunity to join an expanding dynamic cellular pathology service, and develop your specialist diagnostic and research interests with the enthusiastic support of clinical colleagues.

The successful candidate will join a team of 20 consultants working in purpose-built laboratory facilities in modern hospitals, with a digital service at an advanced stage of development.

The department provides a cellular pathology service to MTW as well as Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.Our varied workforce includes two consultant biomedical scientists(reporting GI and gynaecological pathology), a molecular pathology clinical scientist, two cut-up practitioners and one trainee cut-up practitioner.

You’ll have the opportunity to report, participate in and develop molecular testing in various specialties with a dedicated molecular team.

Applicants must be on the specialist register for Cellular Pathology or be within six months of CCT at the date of interview.

The job description is subject to Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We are:

• The commissioned Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre for Kent & Medway providing a centralised advanced diagnostic and predictive molecular testing service.
• A large breast and GI HER-2 testing service (approx. 3000 pa) with FISH provided on-site by senior scientists using a new digital solution for fluorescent scanning and reporting (Bioview).
• The central provider for PD-L1 testing across a number of specialties.
• The host for RCPath and UKAS accredited South East General Histopathology EQA Scheme.
• A postmortem examination service with interest in teaching, provided from Tunbridge Wells Hospital with approx. 600 postmortems performed for HMC.
• A research-active department
• In a beautiful part of south east England with more outstanding schools than any other county in the UK.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for hybrid working, including consultant grade microscopes and IT equipment for remote working.
• State-of-the-art screens for digital reporting, and purpose-built lab facilities in modern hospitals.
• Office space.
• Secretarial support.
• Recruitment and Retention Premium up to £15,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Assistance with relocation and accommodation (T&Cs apply)

Candidates unable to work full-time will be considered. If you are appointed, modification of job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration – Portfolio pathway candidates must be on the Specialist Register at the time of interview
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest in skin, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast, urological or head and neck pathology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Histopathologist in an NHS organisation, or equivalent, at Specialist Grade level or above, or current ST5 trainee approaching CCT
• Evidence of independent reporting and MDT presentation.

Desirable

• Consultant-level experience.
• Evidence of digital pathology validation and reporting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026