Employing pathologists
We work to maintain high standards in pathology by reviewing and approving consultant and SAS level job descriptions for both medical and scientific posts.
This page provides guidance and resources for employing bodies, HR teams and NHS Trusts in appointing these roles. From here, you can access our free Job Description Review Service and request a College representative to attend Appointment Advisory Committees (AACs).
For NHS Trusts in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, our job description review service forms part of the statutory framework governing consultant appointments.
We also extend this service to other employing organisations outside the NHS, including Foundation Trusts
For guidance on employing internationally qualified pathologists via a sponsorship or Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme, please click here
Access our services
- Guidance on the appointment of medically qualified pathologists to employing bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Guidance on the appointment of consultant clinical scientists in pathology to employing bodies in the UK
- Appropriate release of medical colleagues for the purpose for carrying out work for the wider health system, June 2025
- Foundation Trust Network