Specialty Doctor in Cellular Pathology
Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £59,175.00 to £95,400.00 per year |
Additional salary information: | £59175.00 - £95400.00 a year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
Location: | Cheltenham, GL53 7AN |
Company: | NHS Jobs |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | C9318-25-0685 |
Summary
The appointee will initially rotate in all departmental subspecialties in order to gain an appropriate range of educational experience to facilitate preparation for the FRCPath examinations. Contribution to macrodissection will form a key component of the role, developing expertise in more complex specimen types and releasing consultant time for reporting. In addition, the appointee will participate in supervised, subspecialised reporting in accordance with an established weekly Rota. Sub-specialisation in line with departmental need would be encouraged and supported following an appropriate period of training and on successful completion of the FRCPath Part 2 examination. Person Specification: Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent Essential Full GMC registration with license to practise Essential FRCPath Part 1 Desirable Working towards CESR Desirable Experience: Minimum 4 years postgraduate experience Essential At least 2 years in histopathology Essential Experience of MDT working and clinical liaison Desirable Skills & Knowledge: Strong diagnostic skills in cellular pathology Essential Awareness of UK pathology practice standards Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Essential Audit/clinical governance participation Essential Knowledge of digital pathology or molecular techniques Desirable Other: Commitment to CPD and reflective practice Essential Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Essential Salary: As per Specialty Doctor Pay Scale, depending on experience and number of PAs. Hours / Contract: Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (40 hours / 10 PAs per week) part-time applications welcome Location: Cheltenham General Hospital