[Hiring] Digital Pathology Consultant @Pulse Healthcare

Role Description

We are working in partnership with several NHS organisations across the UK to recruit experienced Consultant Histopathologists for fully digital reporting opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for consultants seeking greater flexibility while continuing to deliver high-quality NHS diagnostic services from home using validated digital pathology platforms.

The successful candidate will join a growing network of consultant histopathologists providing specialist reporting across multiple NHS trusts. The majority of the workload will consist of:

• Gynaecological Histopathology
• Dermatopathology
• Gastrointestinal (GI) specimens

Whether you're looking to supplement your current NHS role, transition towards flexible working, or undertake additional reporting sessions, this position offers genuine autonomy alongside a consistent and varied workload.

Working from your own home reporting environment, you will provide consultant-level diagnostic reporting using fully validated digital pathology systems. Cases are allocated electronically, allowing you to work flexibly while maintaining close communication with multidisciplinary teams and laboratory services where required.

Primary reporting responsibilities include:

• Gynaecological Histopathology (majority of workload)
• Gastrointestinal Histopathology
• Dermatopathology
• General Histopathology where appropriate
• Participation in quality assurance and peer review activities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Registration in Histopathology (or eligibility for specialist registration)
• Significant consultant-level experience in Histopathology
• Demonstrable experience reporting:
  • Gynaecological Histopathology
  • Gastrointestinal Histopathology
  • Dermatopathology
• Experience using digital pathology reporting systems or willingness to undertake platform-specific training
• Excellent written communication and diagnostic reporting skills

Requirements

• Experience working across multiple NHS organisations (Desirable)
• Participation in External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes (Desirable)
• Previous experience of digital pathology reporting (Desirable)
• Additional subspecialty expertise (Desirable)
• Experience supporting Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings (Desirable)

Benefits

• Fully digital reporting
• Home-based working
• Flexible sessional commitments
• Competitive consultant sessional rates
• Consistent NHS reporting workload
• Opportunities to work across multiple NHS organisations
• Ongoing technical and administrative support
• Long-term service development opportunities

Why Consider This Role?

Digital pathology continues to transform NHS diagnostic services, allowing experienced consultants to work flexibly while maintaining high clinical standards. This opportunity is particularly suited to consultants seeking improved work-life balance, portfolio careers, semi-retirement, or additional reporting sessions alongside substantive NHS appointments.

If you are an experienced Consultant Histopathologist with expertise in Gynaecological Histopathology, supported by experience in Dermatopathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence. Apply today or contact our specialist medical recruitment team to arrange a confidential conversation.