Locum Consultant Histopathologist in Gastrointestinal & Cytopathology

Job overview

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of London's foremost teaching trusts, combining clinical excellence with a culture of innovation. We are seeking an outstanding Consultant Histopathologist to join our forward-thinking department at an exciting moment in its evolution.

Our recent transition to fully digital pathology reporting has transformed how we work — offering flexibility, efficiency, and a platform for the future. Cross-site reporting across King's Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington means genuine variety in your practice, with the benefits of a large, well-resourced trust and strong, collaborative teams at both sites.

You will manage a diverse, high-volume caseload with rich subspecialty exposure, supported by close MDT integration and digital infrastructure. Academic opportunities are available through our partnership with King's College London, with scope for research, audit, and teaching at all levels.

If you are a resourceful, ambitious histopathologist ready to embrace digital-first working and the opportunities of a truly multi-site trust, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Histopathology department at Denmark Hill undertakes histopathology (including frozen sections), diagnostic cytopathology (excluding cervical cytology) and autopsy pathology.

We are looking to recruit a locum consultant. This is a replacement post, timetabled for 8 PA per week, however there is scope to expand this to a full time (10 PA) role should the candidate prefer this. The post will require the post holder to play an active role in the general running of the department, with specialist interests in Gastrointestinal pathology, Cytopathology. If desired, autopsy work can be arranged by mutual consent with the Clinical Leads and local Coroner. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service.

Potential applicants will be welcome to visit the department and discuss this post.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.

King's is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university - King's College London - and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: King's College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas' and South London and Maudsley.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.