Job summary
- Main area
- Consultant Histopathologist
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 193-CON252NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harborne House University of Reading
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a 10PA post for a Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologist for the Royal Berkshire Hospital as part of Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network.
The appointee will be required to be medically qualified and to have broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. It is expected that the appointee will hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Cellular Pathology service is to become a leader in the field of Histopathology/Cytology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
The simulation date is 23/02/2026 and the interview date is 11/03/2026
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the current delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The new post holder will also maintain one or two subspecialist interests (preferably Gynae Colposcopy and MDT, medical liver, haematopathology and inflammatory skin).
Working for our organisation
Diversity is what makes us interesting, but inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application, please contact the medical recruitment team via email [email protected]
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the medical recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Histopathology
The appointee will take part in the general diagnostic surgical pathology rota, having nominal responsibility for reporting one day in every seven. On this day the appointee will supervise the reporting of the junior medical staff.
Our current working practice within the department is for all of the consultant pathologists to undertake a proportion of the reporting each day (as allocated by the consultant with nominal responsibility for that day’s reporting).
Attendance at appropriate cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings as the lead or deputy pathologist will be required. Participation in appropriate external quality assurance (EQA) schemes is expected, as is participation in relevant clinical audits.
Cytopathology
The appointee will be responsible for reporting one sixth of the non-gynecological cytology workload in conjunction with the other 3 Consultants who undertake cytology.
The appointee will supervise the non-Gynae cytology work reported by the registrars on equitable basis.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. CCT date within 6 months
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree e.g., PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
- Training and experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, sufficient to practice as an independent consultant.
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to the development of new diagnostic techniques like Molecular pathology
Clinical Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge in all aspects of general diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology
Audit & IT
Essential criteria
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable criteria
- Commitment and experience in Digital Pathology
Research. Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential criteria
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload
- Demonstrable interest in laboratory management and administration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English with clinical and other colleagues
- Evidence of good multi-disciplinary and multi-professional team working
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Alka Sharma Patankar
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Histopathologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 8069
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