LR253074 - Consultant Forensic Pathologist

NHS Grampian

2 x Consultant Forensic Pathologist

Ref: LR253074

NHS Grampian is seeking to appoint two substantive Consultant Forensic Pathologists to support the establishment and development of a new Forensic Pathology Service for the North East of Scotland and Northern Isles. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a specialist service based within the new Integrated Mortuary at the Foresterhill Health Campus, working closely with pathology, toxicology, and mortuary colleagues, Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

The successful candidates will provide a high-quality forensic pathology service, including post-mortem examinations, professional reporting and expert witness work. They will contribute to the development of robust clinical governance, service resilience, audit, teaching and research activity within the department.

The post

These posts are based within the Integrated Mortuary, Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Foresterhill Health Campus. The service will provide forensic pathology for NHS Grampian and partner agencies under an agreed Service Level Agreement with COPFS.

• Undertake forensic post-mortem examinations, including one-doctor and two-doctor cases as required.
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely reports, including professional witness statements.
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Histopathologists, forensic toxicology colleagues, mortuary staff, Police Scotland and COPFS.
• Support the development of a safe, resilient and high-quality forensic pathology service.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, appraisal, CPD, teaching and research activity.

Who we are looking for

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.

CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.

Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant, appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.

You will bring broad experience in forensic pathology, excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with clinical, scientific, legal and operational colleagues. Knowledge of the Scottish legal system and experience of preparing professional witness statements would be particularly valuable.

Why NHS Grampian?

NHS Grampian provides services to a population of around 550,000 across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray, with tertiary and specialist services supporting the wider North of Scotland. The post will be based on the Foresterhill Health Campus, one of the largest health campuses in Europe, alongside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, the University of Aberdeen Medical School, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.

Aberdeen offers an excellent quality of life, with access to city amenities, coastline, countryside and the wider North East of Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to combine specialist forensic practice with service development, teaching, audit and collaborative working across NHS and justice-sector partners.

Application information

Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic about developing a modern, high-quality forensic pathology service and who can contribute to a supportive, professional and multidisciplinary working environment.

Informal enquires to [email removed]

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.

Closing date: Sunday, 15th November 2026.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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