Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

The closing date is 06 July 2026

We are looking to appoint a WTE Consultant Histopathologist - Paediatric & Perinatal Pathology. Based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital.

SYB Histopathology is transitioning to primary Digital reporting and applications from digitally trained pathologists are welcome. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of paediatric/perinatal autopsy service, including, by agreement, paediatric medico legal autopsies on behalf of HM Coroner, and paediatric surgical pathology.

The appointee will fully contribute to the paediatric and perinatal autopsy rota. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to appropriate clinical pathological meetings and case discussions, and to liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure a high quality diagnostic service, regardless of the source.

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.
• FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal) or equivalent higher qualification.
• MD or PhD or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Paediatric Perinatal Pathology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
• Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.
• Sub specialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace.