Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Neuropathology. The main clinical activities related to the post are centred on the Wessex Neurological Centre which serves over 3 million people. The neuropathology service is part of the Department of Cellular Pathology, which includes paediatric and adult pathology teams.
You will be working within the established and experienced neuropathology team (joining an existing team of two). This is a replacement consultant post following retirement.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The neuropathology service provides a diagnostic service for neurosurgical biopsies (including intraoperative assessment), CSF cytology, muscle and nerve biopsies, and ophthalmic pathology.The post holder will be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings (adult and paediatric neuro-oncology, skull base, spinal intradural, pituitary and neuromuscular).The post holder will share in the provision of the NHS hospital autopsy service and, by agreement, undertake neuropathological examinations on behalf of the H.M. Coroner.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 14th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 24th November 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
The neuropathology service provides a diagnostic service for neurosurgical biopsies (including intraoperative assessment), CSF cytology, muscle and nerve biopsies, and ophthalmic pathology.The post holder will be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings (adult and paediatric neuro-oncology, skull base, spinal intradural, pituitary and neuromuscular).The post holder will share in the provision of the NHS hospital autopsy service and, by agreement, undertake neuropathological examinations on behalf of the H.M. Coroner.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 14th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 24th November 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCPath (or equivalent) qualification, with evidence of specialist neuropathology training and/or experience
- NHS experience of neuropathology reporting
Desirable
- Other professional qualifications or degrees
- Interest in molecular diagnostics
- Interest in management
- Within 6 months of CCT for UK based trainees
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCPath (or equivalent) qualification, with evidence of specialist neuropathology training and/or experience
- NHS experience of neuropathology reporting
Desirable
- Other professional qualifications or degrees
- Interest in molecular diagnostics
- Interest in management
- Within 6 months of CCT for UK based trainees
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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.
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).
