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Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology


Location
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

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.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust  promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Research

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Teaching and Training

Essential

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

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

  • Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

  • Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Management and Administration

Essential

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

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

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This advert is for Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.

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