Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Specialty doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 318-26-SPECDRCELLPATH
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Cellular Pathology
Specialty doctor
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Specialty Doctor in Cellular Pathology to join our UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology team at Cheltenham General Hospital, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and subspecialty interests within a supportive and innovative department.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job (Job Description Summary):
• Provide high-quality diagnostic reporting in histopathology and cytopathology under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and liaise with clinical teams to support patient care.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance activities, audit, and service improvement.
• Support teaching, learning, and CPD activities within the department.
• Contribute to the implementation of digital pathology and molecular diagnostics.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the South West, serving a population of over 650,000. Based in Cheltenham, you’ll work in a beautiful, well-connected town on the edge of the Cotswolds, with excellent schools and quality of life.
We are proud to be part of PathLAKE Plus, leading the way in digital pathology and AI-driven diagnostics. Our Cellular Pathology Department has a collaborative and inclusive culture, with strong links to molecular services and the National Genomic Test Directory.
We offer flexibility in job planning and are open to both full-time and part-time applicants. Whether you’re progressing toward CESR or building a long-term specialty doctor career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC registration and licence to practise
Desirable criteria
- FRCPath or working towards
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Audit and clinical governance experience
Desirable criteria
- Teaching experience or qualification
- Strong communication and team working skills
- Commitment to research and development
Experience
Essential criteria
- 4+ years postgraduate training in relevant specialty
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 Michael Thomas
- Job title
- Clinical Lead and Consultant Histopathologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004223302
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