Consultant Cellular Pathologist | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are looking to fill a 10 PA (wte) substantive Consultant Histopathologist post, which has 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.

Interview date: 13th June 2024

• 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.

The appointee will participate in routine reporting of histopathology and possibly diagnostic cytology specimens. Main focus will be on gynae, skin and urology along with misc 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.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via, alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

The appointee will join a team of 10 consultants and three specialist registrars and will be expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of the registrars.

The department has subspecialised reporting groups for the major cancer groups.

There will be no requirement for Cervical cytology and cervical screening histology reporting.