Locum Consultant in Dermatological Histopathology

The closing date is 07 July 2026

Locum Consultant in Dermatological Histopathology

This post will work within a team of consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive skin pathology service in the Oxford University Hospitals. Duties include performing or supervising cut ups, microscopy, or other diagnostic techniques, reporting cases, and supporting clinical meetings and case discussions. The ability to provide support in alternative specialty pathology would be advantageous, and additional programmed activities may be available.

Main duties of the job

In partnership with Oxford University, OUH aims to be at the forefront of modern diagnostic techniques. A willingness to adopt new diagnostic techniques into cellular pathology and undertake training where necessary is essential. The department is advanced in the adoption of digital pathology.

Job responsibilities

Oxford University Hospitals is the hub of the South 4 Pathology Partnership. Cellular pathology across the South 4 Pathology Partnership works in collaboration. Support of colleagues and services in the partner trusts will be an increasing component of the post as digital pathology and an integrated laboratory information management system facilitate closer working across the sites. As a consultant in a specialist centre, the appointee will develop sufficient expertise to support complex referral cases and work closely with colleagues to assure the quality of the work of the whole team.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• FRCPath or equivalent
• UK trained applicants 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. Non UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Full and specialist registration (and licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
• Specialist training in dermatological pathology
• Specialist training in other pathology

Experience

• Independent reporting of complex dermatological cases
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and manage complex clinical problems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to lead and support the leadership of others.
• Effective administrative and time management skills; training in clinical management.
• Understanding of management roles in NHS pathology and willingness to engage with and participate in management.
• Evidence of work in a clinical team at consultant level in a teaching hospital.
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork.
• Willingness to share cases and seek second opinions appropriately.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for explaining complex situations to professionals and non professionals.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Peer reviewed publications and research grants.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services.