Consultant Histopathologist – Lung and GI
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B15 2TH
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Histopathologist specialising in lung and GI pathology to join University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The r...
We anticipate that the job plan will comprise ten programmed activities. Fixed elements of direct clinical care activities for Consultant Histopathologists are the MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.5:1.5.
- Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust.
- Division of the cytopathology workload will be organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department. It is anticipated that existing consultants will continue to have an input into the cytology service in line with areas of specialist histopathology reporting. Other appointees may be required to contribute to the cytopathology service in a similar manner.
- Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.
- The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.
For further details pertaining to the nature of this role, please see attached full job description and person specification.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
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First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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