Job reference: 258087
Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Department: Histopathology
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley

Consultant in Histopathology / Cytopathology
Full Time/Part Time (Up to 10 PA)
1 Substantive Post
Salary Scale - £115,331 - £153,247 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

Department information
The successful applicant will join a team of 7, other NHS consultants. The workload is representative of a District General Hospital and covers a wide range of specialties, with all the major anatomical sites represented. General Cytopathology forms part of the workload and is shared amongst the Consultants. Specialist reporting has not been fully implemented, but each Consultant has his or her own area(s) of special interest and we would attempt to accommodate the successful applicant's area of expertise or interest. This will lead to the successful applicant providing pathology input to the cancer MDTs related to their interests.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Recruitment website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be in possession of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio/CESR pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pathology Department and meet key staff. Enquiries should be directed by telephone or email to:
Dr Nadja Melquiot, Clinical Lead on 01324 567114 or email nadja.melquiot@nhs.scot

Applicants can also discuss the post with Dr Elan Tsarfati, Clinical Director on 01324 566679 or email elan.tsarfati@nhs.scot

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th October
Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November

Please quote reference number 258087 on all correspondence.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.