Consultant Histopathologist

Overview

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 08 March 2026

The Histopathology department consists of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of consultants all dedicated to their areas of sub-specialisation. The department is looking for similar team members to join the existing 10 consultants and a consultant biomedical scientist to maintain the excellent quality and TATs to deliver the ever increasing workload. However all sub-specialisation interest and or general work will be catered for.

All candidates will be offered a 6 PA contract.

The 6 PA job plan consists of 4.5 PAs of DCC and 1.5 PAs of SPA. The department utilises a modified RCPath Warwick point system and individual workload is matched to their experience. The department also performs coronial autopsies and an interest in post-mortem will be helpful however it is not essential. The department is fully UKAS accredited to ISO
15189:2022 and the trust is a regional centre for Urology.

The Department had successfully contributed to the Cheshire & Mersey digital pathology pilot project and is in the process of implementing full digitalisation of cellular pathology after a successful national bid and the department is currently reporting in excess of 40% digitally reported. The network is also in the process of procuring a network wide new pathology laboratory information computer system.

Histopathologists fully support MDTs with weekly meetings with Breast, Colorectal, Respiratory, Urological, Dermatological and Haematology cancer teams. Fortnightly meetings are held with the Gynaecological cancer team and the thyroid cancer team. Also monthly liver and IBD review meetings are held. A microscope and audio-visual facilities are available at these locations and a range of other clinico-pathological meetings are also held. All consultants are encouraged to participate in their relevant EQA schemes.

The trust is a regional centre for both urology and penile specialities. The Department had successfully contributed to the Cheshire & Mersey digital pathology pilot project and is in the process implementing full digitalisation of cellular pathology after a successful national bid. The network is also in the process of procuring a network wide new pathology laboratory information computer system.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Histopathologist position available at WUTH.

• FRC Path or equivalent
• CCT in Cellular Pathology (or within 6 months of receipt) or inclusion on the Specialist Registrar
• MD or Higher degree

• Experience in the management of cellular pathology
• Recognised teaching Skills course

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent Organisational skills;
• Excellent Teaching experience/interest
• Recognised teaching Skills course

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit

• Research and publications relevant to post
• Excellent record in research production

• Evidence or possession of management skills
• Recognised management training course

• Full Registration with the GMC

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust