Locum Consultant Histopathologist Galway

Job Overview

The Locum Consultant Histopathologist Galway position offers an exceptional opportunity to join BreastCheck Western Unit and Galway University Hospital. This senior consultant role is central to delivering high-quality histopathology services, with a particular focus on breast pathology, within a leading acute hospital setting.

You will play a critical role in supporting diagnostic excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred cancer screening services across the Western region.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultant-level histopathology services with a focus on breast pathology.
Report on complex histological and cytological specimens in line with national standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and clinical case discussions.
Contribute to BreastCheck Western Unit screening and diagnostic services.
Support clinical governance, quality assurance, and audit processes.
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to junior medical staff and trainees.
Engage in service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Registration as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in Histopathology.
Eligibility for appointment as a Medical Consultant under HSE regulations.
Specialist registration must be secured within 180 calendar days of interview if not already held.
FRCPath or equivalent specialist qualification (desirable).
Minimum six years satisfactory postgraduate medical training and experience.
At least four years’ satisfactory experience in Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy.
Demonstrated experience in Breast Pathology (desirable).
Commitment to maintaining annual registration with the Medical Council of Ireland.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

Salary aligned with February 2026 HSE Consultant pay scales.
Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
Access to public service pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with public sector agreements.
Professional development and continuing medical education support.

Location & Employer Information

This role is based at Galway University Hospital, Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 YR4R, serving as part of the BreastCheck Western Unit. The hospital provides comprehensive acute services and plays a central role in cancer screening and specialist diagnostic care within the region.

This is a Health Service Executive (HSE) post and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.