Consultant Neuropathologist

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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