Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 5 months (FTC untill March 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9846-A
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £61,542 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Cellular Pathology
Specialty Doctor
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We have an exciting FTC ( 5 mts) opportunity for you to join our Pathology team as a specialty doctor.
This is a fully integrated department providing a comprehensive surgical pathology service, including diagnostic non-gynaecology cytopathology, an autopsy service, and breast screening services for South Essex. The Specialty Doctor will be engaged to assist the Consultant team in meeting the demands placed on the service.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Please note this post is a fixed term contract until end March 2026
Main duties of the job
You will assist the substantive consultants in providing a histopathology service to Broomfield Hospital. Duties expected of the post-holder will depend on previous experience.
Before the post-holder can undertake independent reporting they must have the full FRCPATH examination and be approved for CESR. If they have not submitted a request for CESR they will work entirely under the supervision of the substantive consultants. In this case duties will mainly comprise macroscopic examination and dissection for the substantive consultants to report.
A reorganisation of working practices has allowed all the members of the team to maintain expertise in a broad range of diagnostic pathology whilst conforming to the increasing need for specialisation in major cancers. A designated single lead Cellular Pathologist for each multidisciplinary team is identified. The Specialty Doctor will participate in surgical cut-up and contribute to the reporting service in line with best practice in regard to knowledge and qualifications.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will assist the substantive consultants in providing a histopathology service to Broomfield Hospital. Duties expected of the post-holder will depend on previous experience.
For further details, please review the attached job description and personal specification.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration
- FRC Path (Part 1)
Desirable criteria
- FRC Path (Part 2)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad and wide experience within Histopathology equivalent to Specialist Registrar training
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience in NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching / coaching / developing junior staff
- Participation in the preparation and delivery of audits
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sarah Lower
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for MSE Cellular Pathology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 362000
- Additional information
Dr Peter Davis
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