Job summary
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our well-established, UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology service based at Queen's Hospital, Romford.

This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant with expertise in GI pathology, Gynaecological pathology, non-gynaecological cytology, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme reporting and cervical screening histology to join a large, supportive team of subspecialist pathologists. The successful candidate will play a key role in diagnostic reporting, MDT participation, supporting clinical decision-making and patient care, service development and quality improvement activities, while acting as Deputy MDT Lead for GI and Gynaecological services. You will contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality assurance, teaching and service development, while working collaboratively with a large team of consultant pathologists to support innovation, including the implementation of digital pathology and expansion of molecular diagnostic services.

The post offers flexible and remote working opportunities, with no out-of-hours commitment and no autopsy requirement, providing an excellent balance between professional development and work-life flexibility.

Main duties of the job
Our department is undergoing significant transformation, including the implementation of digital pathology and expansion of molecular pathology services, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and innovation.

Applicants must hold GMC Specialist Registration (or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR equivalence) and FRCPath (or equivalent), with significant experience in GI and Gynaecological pathology reporting.

Join us and help deliver outstanding pathology services to one of the most diverse populations in the UK while shaping the future of Cellular Pathology at BHRUT.

The main requirement is for someone who can report on specimen in the subspecialties of Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Bowel Cancer Screening programme and Cervical Screening Histology and non-gynae cytology.

Participation in clinico-pathologic meetings and in Multidisciplinary Team meetings (MDTs) will be expected mostly in the role of deputy leads.

About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration on the specialist register (with a licence to practise) with the UK General Medical Council
• MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents
• Evidence of working at consultant level in Gastrointestinal and Gynaecological pathology

Desirable

• Background general histopathology experience
• Teaching Audit and research experience
• Management and leadership experience

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: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Pathology Medical Staff, Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital, Romford, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology
Rajeev Prasad
rajeev.prasad@nhs.net
01708435000

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 162-M7167-G
Job locations: Pathology Medical Staff, Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital, Romford, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom

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