Locum Consultant Histopathologist
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term locum consultant histopathologist position for 23 months, offering an opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team in Dumfries & Galloway. The role involves providing clinical diagnostic and advisory services, including histopathology, cytopathology, and mortuary services. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop a specialist interest and enjoy a good work-life balance in a supportive department. Applicants should hold FRCPath and be on or eligible for the specialist register.
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Job reference:
254803
Salary:
Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date:
08/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
25/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department:
Histopathology
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NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Post: Locum Consultant Histopathologist
Salary: £111,430 - £148,064
Hours: Full Time 40 hpw
ContractFixed Term 23 months
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly dynamic team consisting of three Consultant Histopathologists and a Trainee Consultant Biomedical Scientist. The team is supported by a BMS dissection team and Laboratory Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Support Worker staff. The successful candidate will have a chance to develop a specialist interest in an area of the Histopathology service with support from the wider regional teams.
If you’re looking for a role where you can enjoy a welcoming team, modern facilities and a genuinely great work–life balance. Whether you have a generalist background or a particular subspecialty interest, someone who values teamwork, brings a collaborative approach and enjoys the variety that comes with working in a small, supportive depar
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