London Recruitment is coordinating the national process for recruiting trainees to Diagnostic Neuropathology ST3. Successful applicants will enter Diagnostic Neuropathology training at ST3 level.

To successfully secure a training post, applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in neuropathology. Previous experience is not a requirement. Applications are invited from those who expect to complete ST2 training in Histopathology (satisfactory ARCP and Part 1 FRCPath). Motivation and understanding of the specialty are important elements to demonstrate in the application.

The FRCPath Part 2 examination in neuropathology involves examining and writing reports on neurosurgical, muscle and nerve biopsies, cerebrospinal fluid cytology, smear preparations and post-mortem specimens. Candidates conduct an observed full post-mortem examination and must show competence in performing and assessing dissections of post-mortem brains. 

This is for completion of CCT/ CESR (CP) subject to satisfactory progression

Applicants for ST3 Diagnostic Neuropathology or Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology who are not currently in (or have completed the necessary training) in a UK Histopathology training programme must complete and submit the Certificate of Readiness to enter Diagnostic Neuropathology Pathology Training (CRDNPP). CRDNPP document can be found on the Medical Speciality Recruitment website.

Please ensure to upload all required evidence of competences to your online application form. If you are experiencing difficulties uploading the evidence, please contact London recruitment team via enquiry portal prior to submitting your application.

t is a requirement to hold the FRCPath Part 1 examination by the advertised post start date. The spring 2026 FRCPath Part 1 examination is the last possible one to attempt before this date. Applicants that have not passed Part 1 when they apply must apply to the spring examination to be eligible to be considered. Applicants awaiting the outcome of the spring examination will be able to progress through the recruitment process, pending the outcome of the spring FRCPath Part 1 examination. Offers will be made prior to the results of this examination, and will be withdrawn for anyone who is subsequently unsuccessful in the FRCPath Part 1 examination.

Please note the national person specification for Diagnostic Neuropathology ST3 programme can be downloaded via the National Specialty Training Website and the applicant guidance can be found here.

Please note that there is a strict application policy that applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. 

For information regarding reasonable adjustments and Disability Confident Scheme please refer to the Medical Specialty Recruitment website

Please note the national person specification for Diagnostic Neuropathology ST3 programme can be downloaded via the National Specialty Training Website.   

   All medical practitioners are on the shortage occupation list, so all specialty recruitment applicants will be exempt from the resident labour market test.

The Medical Specialty Recruitment website has guidance for applicants requiring a visa. 

A full timeline can be found in the Supplementary Applicant guidance: 

            
Interview Dates: Monday 9th February 2026

Interview venue:   Online- Remote Interviews /MS Teams

Post Commence Date: August 2026

Interview process All interviews will be held remotely. For more information, please refer to the website guidance. 

Please follow the links below for information about salary scales in the four UK nations.

England: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics/pay-pensions-and-reward/medical-and-dental-pay-and-contracts

Scotland: http://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/medical/junior-doctors

Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/workingfornhswales/payconditions/payandconditionsresources

       Indicative post number information can be located on the Medical Specialty Recruitment website.

Please note that post numbers and post information are subject to change.