Consultant Cellular Pathologist: Sponsorship Available

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our well-established, UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology service based at Queen’s Hospital, Romford.

This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant with expertise in GI pathology, Gynaecological pathology, non-gynaecological cytology, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme reporting and cervical screening histology to join a large, supportive team of subspecialist pathologists. The successful candidate will play a key role in diagnostic reporting, MDT participation, supporting clinical decision-making and patient care, service development and quality improvement activities, while acting as Deputy MDT Lead for GI and Gynaecological services. You will contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality assurance, teaching and service development, while working collaboratively with a large team of consultant pathologists to support innovation, including the implementation of digital pathology and expansion of molecular diagnostic services.

The post offers flexible and remote working opportunities, with no out-of-hours commitment and no autopsy requirement, providing an excellent balance between professional development and work-life flexibility.

Main duties of the job

Our department is undergoing significant transformation, including the implementation of digital pathology and expansion of molecular pathology services, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and innovation.

Applicants must hold GMC Specialist Registration (or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR equivalence) and FRCPath (or equivalent), with significant experience in GI and Gynaecological pathology reporting.

Join us and help deliver outstanding pathology services to one of the most diverse populations in the UK while shaping the future of Cellular Pathology at BHRUT.

The main requirement is for someone who can report on specimen in the subspecialties of Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Bowel Cancer Screening programme and Cervical Screening Histology and non-gynae cytology.

Participation in clinico-pathologic meetings and in Multidisciplinary Team meetings (MDTs) will be expected mostly in the role of deputy leads.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration on the specialist register (with a licence to practise) with the UK General Medical Council
  • MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents
  • Evidence of working at consultant level in Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological pathology

Desirable

  • Background general histopathology experience
  • Teaching Audit and research experience
  • Management and leadership experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 22 September 2026

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