• Job Description

  Req#: C9360-25-0344?language=en&page=1126&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to fill 2 (wte) substantive Consultant Histopathologist post, which have become vacant due to retirement.The working hours expected are 9AM-5 PM with some time shifting if agreed locally.The post is based at the Hemel Hempstead site. Appointees will be expected to provide diagnostic surgical pathology services for the Trust with the distribution of work reflecting service need and specialist interests of the appointee.Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of £12,000 (if required)The Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.This change in in line with the Trusts' flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients.

  Main duties of the job

  The appointee will participate in routine reporting of histopathology and possibly diagnostic cytology specimens. The focus will be on Gynae and Skin along with miscellaneous samples. This could be negotiated at the time of the interview.They would be expected to provide cover for the MDT and attend clinical governance meetings. There is no out of hours commitment.

  About us

  With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

  We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  360-E-1043-A3

  Job locations

  Consultants - Histopathology

  Vicarage Road

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The appointee will join a team of 12 consultants and Two clinical fellows and will be expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of the trainees.The department has subspecialised reporting groups for the major cancer groups.There will be no requirement for Cervical cytology and cervical screening histology reporting.CPD registration with the Royal college of Pathologists is expected.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The appointee will join a team of 12 consultants and Two clinical fellows and will be expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of the trainees.The department has subspecialised reporting groups for the major cancer groups.There will be no requirement for Cervical cytology and cervical screening histology reporting.CPD registration with the Royal college of Pathologists is expected.

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  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

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Consultants - Histopathology

  Vicarage Road

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Consultants - Histopathology

  Vicarage Road

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.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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