Consultant Histopathologist

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Consultant Histopathologist to join a progressive acute hospital service in the Northwest of Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality diagnostic services to a large regional population while contributing to service development, education and clinical excellence.

The successful candidate will work within a modern pathology service supporting a broad range of surgical and medical specialties and will play a key role in the diagnosis and management of patients across the region. The laboratory operates within an accredited quality framework to international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant led histopathology reporting across a broad diagnostic workload.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and clinicopathological discussions.
• Deliver timely and accurate diagnostic services in line with national and international best practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and service development projects.
• Support and supervise Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs), trainees and laboratory staff.
• Participate in audit, teaching, and continuous professional development activities.
• Collaborate closely with surgical, oncology, radiology, and medical teams to support patient care.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council in Histopathology.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Demonstrated experience working at consultant level or equivalent.
• Excellent diagnostic, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

What Is on Offer

• Specific Purpose contract.
• Competitive HSE consultant salary and benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Participation in a supportive and established consultant team.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities operating within an accredited quality framework.