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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Paediatric/Perinatal Histopathologist

The closing date is 23 April 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment? Applications from suitably qualified pathologists are invited for these posts which have become available. Applicants should ideally have received specialist training or have significant experience in Paediatric & Perinatal pathology. However, candidates with a general histopathology background and a willingness to undertake Paediatric pathology will be welcomed. Appropriate support will be given. A part-time post can be considered on agreement.

The Birmingham and Women's NHS Foundation Trust currently has Histopathology services located on 2 sites; Paediatric pathology being based at Birmingham Children's hospital and Perinatal pathology being based at Birmingham Women's hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Histopathology Department based at the Children's Hospital site is currently UKAS-accredited and holds a HTA license for the post mortem section. We provide a wide spectrum of specialist diagnostic histopathology services, including Paediatric gastroenterology, dermatology, surgery, hepatology, nephrology, transplant services, oncology and neuro-oncology.

The Cellular Pathology Department based at the Birmingham Women's Hospital is also UKAS accredited and holds a HTA license for the post mortem section. It is a recognised Regional Perinatal Pathology Centre providing a fetal and perinatal autopsy service to the whole of the West Midlands region. Fetuses, including babies with congenital anomalies, stillborn babies and infants, are referred to the department for post mortem examination. The Department also offers limited post mortems, including external examination with X-Ray and photographic documentation of salient features. Placental histopathology is also undertaken following a variety of pregnancy complications and also after pregnancy loss, if a post mortem is declined. In addition, post mortems are undertaken for HM Coroners around the West Midlands and further afield.

You must be fully registered with the GMC or within 3 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.

Support and benefits to assist with international relocation are available. The Trust will reimburse expenses in the UK for one pre-interview visit for short listed candidates.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

284-7736376-BC-KF-26

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

This Job Outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.

Main place of employment

Paediatric Pathology Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Perinatal Pathology Birmingham Womens Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Job Outline highlights the main areas of responsibility for the post and is not exhaustive. It is expected that in line with the development of the Trust, additional responsibilities that are commensurate to the role will be added to this role outline to reflect the changing environment of the Trust as an NHS organisation.

Main place of employment

Paediatric Pathology Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Perinatal Pathology Birmingham Womens Hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc).
  • MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • FRCPath (Paediatric Pathology) or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc).
  • MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • FRCPath (Paediatric Pathology) or evidence of equivalent qualification.

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pathology Manager

Darren Redfern

darren.redfern@nhs.net

07825523141

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year 10 PAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

284-7736376-BC-KF-26

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


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