Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is one of the UK's largest and most advanced providers of laboratory diagnostic services. Our UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology service (ISO 15189:2022) is based at Charing Cross Hospital and supported by state-of-the-art equipment, full sample tracking, voice recognition reporting, and scientist-led dissection. We offer extensive immunocytochemistry, Electron Microscopy, and a Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service at Hammersmith Hospital.
We have 8 posts and are recruiting for consultants in Head & Neck, Skin, Breast, Gynae, Urology and GI pathology, with flexibility depending on the candidate's strengths. Job-shares and personalised job plans will be considered. Please state which Specialty you are interested in in your application as we are planning on holding interviews over 3 days in December and they will be arranged via Specialty.
Digital slide scanning and histology reporting are implemented in most specialties, with full rollout due by autumn. The laboratory operates a 6-day working week with extended hours Monday to Friday. A continuous service improvement programme supports evolving clinical needs.
Consultants attend MDTs remotely and are vital in building strong clinical relationships, there may be occasional need to attend in person on any site. As part of an Academic Health Science Centre, we actively support consultants in research, publications, and professional development through taught courses.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will join at least one specialty team, working closely with experienced Specialty Leads based at Charing Cross Hospital. Cross-cover for annual, study, and sickness leave is expected, reflecting our collaborative and supportive team culture.
As part of a UKAS-accredited service, all staff are expected to actively engage with the Quality Management System. Quality improvement is strongly encouraged, with an emphasis on shared learning, particularly when supporting the investigation of adverse events. Turnaround times, workload, and quality metrics are closely monitored, with weekly reports shared across specialty teams to support transparency and continuous improvement.
Our department has a strong educational ethos and is committed to delivering an excellent training environment for doctors in training and scientific staff alike. We are proud to have strong positive outcomes in the GMC training surveys. A scientist-led dissection service and a fully digital frozen section service are in place, alongside the rollout of digital slide reporting across all specialties. Full support will be provided for validation and system training.
The successful applicant will enjoy a dynamic and well-rounded job plan, combining direct clinical care (DCCs) with supporting professional activities (SPAs). This includes case reporting, MDT leadership, teaching, training, CPD, audit, appraisal, research, clinical governance, and contribution to service development.
About us
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Delivering Science, Supporting Healthcare - Our vision is to be a state of the art integrated pathology network, delivering diagnostics to users and patients alike across primary, secondary and tertiary care. To be at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, translating research into routine pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking passionate and committed Consultant Pathologists to join our dynamic and well-established teams within Cellular Pathology.
This recruitment round is focused on Head & Neck, Skin, and Breast pathology, though we welcome interest in other specialties which may be considered in combination. Applicants should be within six months of obtaining their CCT.
Our department offers a supportive environment with extensive opportunities for education, training, and quality improvement, tailored to the interests and strengths of successful candidates. All consultants are fully supported in the transition to digital reporting, with structured training and validation.
We have strong, collaborative relationships with clinical teams across our three partner Trusts, and our consultants play a vital role in these through active MDT participation.
We are committed to helping individuals achieve their full potential, offering access to a wide range of developmental and educational opportunities, aligned with your job plan and personal development goals.
We also offer a flexible approach to working patterns, including home working, where possible, to support work-life balance. Please dont hesitate to contact us before or at interview to discuss any specific needs or arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking passionate and committed Consultant Pathologists to join our dynamic and well-established teams within Cellular Pathology.
This recruitment round is focused on Head & Neck, Skin, and Breast pathology, though we welcome interest in other specialties which may be considered in combination. Applicants should be within six months of obtaining their CCT.
Our department offers a supportive environment with extensive opportunities for education, training, and quality improvement, tailored to the interests and strengths of successful candidates. All consultants are fully supported in the transition to digital reporting, with structured training and validation.
We have strong, collaborative relationships with clinical teams across our three partner Trusts, and our consultants play a vital role in these through active MDT participation.
We are committed to helping individuals achieve their full potential, offering access to a wide range of developmental and educational opportunities, aligned with your job plan and personal development goals.
We also offer a flexible approach to working patterns, including home working, where possible, to support work-life balance. Please dont hesitate to contact us before or at interview to discuss any specific needs or arrangements.
Person Specification
Education/ 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.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake independent and full clinical responsibility.
- Ability to advise on efficient delivery and operation of service.
- IT, digital technology skills and computer literacy
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching/ Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ 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.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake independent and full clinical responsibility.
- Ability to advise on efficient delivery and operation of service.
- IT, digital technology skills and computer literacy
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching/ Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
