Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Histopathologist

The closing date is 08 March 2026

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Job summary

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 ISO15189:2022 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

408-26-099

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton Wirral

Wirral

CH495PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

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

Desirable

  • MD or Higher degree

Experience and Clinical skills

Essential

  • Experience in the management of cellular pathology

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching Skills course

Other skills (ie communication managemen

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Organisational skills;
  • Excellent Teaching experience/interest

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching Skills course

Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Research and Evidence Based Practice

Essential

  • Research and publications relevant to post

Desirable

  • Excellent record in research production

Appreciation & Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management

Essential

  • Evidence or possession of management skills

Desirable

  • Recognised management training course

Ability to integrate within, Motivate and Provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team

Essential

  • Leadership skills

Other requirements

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

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

Desirable

  • MD or Higher degree

Experience and Clinical skills

Essential

  • Experience in the management of cellular pathology

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching Skills course

Other skills (ie communication managemen

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Organisational skills;
  • Excellent Teaching experience/interest

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching Skills course

Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit

Research and Evidence Based Practice

Essential

  • Research and publications relevant to post

Desirable

  • Excellent record in research production

Appreciation & Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management

Essential

  • Evidence or possession of management skills

Desirable

  • Recognised management training course

Ability to integrate within, Motivate and Provide professional lead in multidisciplinary team

Essential

  • Leadership skills

Other requirements

Essential

  • Full Registration with the GMC

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton Wirral

Wirral

CH495PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton Wirral

Wirral

CH495PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Clinical service lead

Dr Anshu Awasthi

anshu.awasthi@nhs.net

01516047778

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

408-26-099

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton Wirral

Wirral

CH495PE


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