Consultant Histopathologist

Job summaryApplications are invited for a full-time Consultant Histopathologist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of supportive Cellular Pathology Consultant colleagues based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

The role offers the opportunity to develop exciting sub-specialty interests and potential opportunities for research and teaching. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales with an enhanced starting salary of 140,342Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full.

In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Main duties of the jobThe appointee would have interest primarily in breast pathology, with further interests in some of: gynaecological pathology, breast pathology, head and neck, endocrine, and pulmonary pathology. The post would suit either a first-time Consultant or an established Consultant Histopathologist wishing to relocate.

There is no cervical cytology requirement. Together we will provide and develop a wide-ranging cellular pathology service to primary, secondary and tertiary care colleagues. The appointee will take a lead role in the development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet the increasing demands of clinical users and will participate in the training of specialty trainees, scientific and BMS staff.

A commitment to contribute to the requirements of clinical governance and share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory is also expected. About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. DetailsDate posted18 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 140,342 to 166,585 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number001-MP161.26Job locationsUniversity Hospital of WalesCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full job description and person specification can be found in the supporting information attached.

Job description Job responsibilitiesA full job description and person specification can be found in the supporting information attached. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiseOn Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date.

Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR)FRCPath or equivalent by examinationApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Experience EssentialBroad training and experience in adult pathologyDesirableSub-specialist experience in one or more areas Ability EssentialCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary workingCounselling / Communication skills Audit EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governanceEvidence of engagement with revalidation Teaching EssentialEvidence of teaching medical students and junior doctorsOrganisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes Personal Qualities EssentialEvidence of ability to work both in a team and aloneFlexible approach Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration with a licence to practiseOn Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date.

Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR)FRCPath or equivalent by examinationApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Experience EssentialBroad training and experience in adult pathologyDesirableSub-specialist experience in one or more areas Ability EssentialCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary workingCounselling / Communication skills Audit EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governanceEvidence of engagement with revalidation Teaching EssentialEvidence of teaching medical students and junior doctorsOrganisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes Personal Qualities EssentialEvidence of ability to work both in a team and aloneFlexible approachDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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