• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-25-0786?language=en&page=984&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The histopathologists at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) all report in subspecialist areas; there is flexibility to accommodate the incumbent of this post in a number of these areas by mutual agreement, depending on the individual's interests and departmental needs. Current departmental needs include Head and Neck reporting, and Sarcoma reporting.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be expected to develop areas of subspecialisation and join the relevant reporting teams related to those areas. Coronial post mortem work is available for interested applicants; however, it is not mandatory

  There may be an opportunity for a mutually agreed re-organisation amongst the present pathologists current areas of specialist interest to allow the incumbent to become lead pathologist in an area of interest. Participation in the reporting of some of the following areas would be particularly welcomed: soft tissue pathology, thoracic pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, head & neck pathology, medical renal biopsies.

  About us

  University Hospitals Plymouth is situated within easy reach of central Plymouth, Tavistock, Ivybridge and the Cornish towns of Saltash, via the Tamar bridge and Torpoint via car ferry. Bordered by the rugged beautiful Dartmoor to the North, fantastic beaches and the South West Coast path to the South, the South Hams to the East and Cornwall to the West, Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city with a wealth of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy.

  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  216-G1-CPA7233166

  Job locations

  Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A detailed job description is available as an uploaded document within this advert. Please check the document for further details.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A detailed job description is available as an uploaded document within this advert. Please check the document for further details.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications, Skills

  Essential

  • Full (1) and specialist registration (2) (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
  • Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have submitted their CESR portfolio or have certificates of equivalence.
  • Current holder of FRCPath II

  Desirable

  • Other postgraduate qualification (MSc) (1), or (M/FRCP or equivalent) (2)
  • Evidence of relevant secondment into, or consultant-level experience of, areas of departmental need (Soft tissue, Head & Neck, Thoracic)

  Management

  Essential

  • Working knowledge and experience of the NHS and its organisation

  Desirable

  • Formal management training

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability and commitment in teaching pathology to STs and to other professional groups.

  Desirable

  • Enthusiasm for and experience of teaching medical students.

  Research and Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Experience of audit in clinical practice

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing research with publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Interest and experience in clinical trials reporting

  Interpersonal skills

  Essential

  • A proven track record to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
  • An ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates good leadership qualities

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications, Skills

  Essential

  • Full (1) and specialist registration (2) (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
  • Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have submitted their CESR portfolio or have certificates of equivalence.
  • Current holder of FRCPath II

  Desirable

  • Other postgraduate qualification (MSc) (1), or (M/FRCP or equivalent) (2)
  • Evidence of relevant secondment into, or consultant-level experience of, areas of departmental need (Soft tissue, Head & Neck, Thoracic)

  Management

  Essential

  • Working knowledge and experience of the NHS and its organisation

  Desirable

  • Formal management training

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability and commitment in teaching pathology to STs and to other professional groups.

  Desirable

  • Enthusiasm for and experience of teaching medical students.

  Research and Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Experience of audit in clinical practice

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing research with publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Interest and experience in clinical trials reporting

  Interpersonal skills

  Essential

  • A proven track record to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
  • An ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates good leadership qualities

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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