Band 8d - Consultant Healthcare Scientist | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £93,540 - £107,535 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7621514/360-C-10739 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Healthcare Scientist (Gynaecology) to join our Cellular Pathology service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Based primarily at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with some cross-site working at Watford General Hospital, the postholder will provide consultant level expertise in histopathology reporting and dissection within their scope of practice.
This senior role requires proven independent reporting experience, strong commitment to clinical governance and quality, and the ability to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, biomedical scientists and HSL staff.
The successful candidate will also contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, training and service development, helping to shape the future of Cellular Pathology in a forward-looking and developing Trust.
The postholder will undertake independent histopathology reporting and complex specimen dissection within their certified scope of practice, ensuring high standards of diagnostic accuracy.
They will be responsible for interpreting results, identifying abnormalities and providing clinical recommendations, including appropriate referral to multidisciplinary team meetings.
The role requires active participation in MDT discussions, contributing expert Cellular Pathology input to patient management decisions. The postholder will also ensure compliance with accreditation and governance requirements, support clinical audit, and apply evidence-based practice to service delivery.
They will assist in supervising and training medical trainees, maintaining a strong focus on developing diagnostic expertise within the department.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The postholder will provide consultant level Cellular Pathology services, including specialist dissection, independent histopathology reporting, and expert advice to clinical teams.
They will work closely with the Clinical Lead, consultant colleagues, biomedical scientists and HSL staff to deliver a safe, effective and accredited diagnostic service.
Responsibilities include participation in governance and quality improvement, contributing to service development, and representing the department at Trust and regional forums.
The role also carries responsibility for education, training and supervision of staff within the department. The post is full-time, based primarily at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are no on-call or out-of-hours requirements.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025