Cellular Pathology Speciality Doctor | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK seeks a speciality doctor for their Cellular Pathology Department based at the Royal Derby Hospital. The role primarily focuses on specimen dissection, especially breast specimens, while also participating in diagnostic services and team collaboration. Successful candidates will benefit from development opportunities and have essential responsibilities in quality assurance and clinical governance activities.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Medical degree with necessary qualifications for a speciality doctor role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with biomedical scientists and administrative staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in specimen dissection and provide diagnostic services.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Specimen dissection

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Teaching and training

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a speciality doctor to join our existing team of medical and biomedical scientists. The primary aim of this role is to aid in specimen dissection, with a particular focus on breast specimens, though a wide range of specimens will be addressed.

The Cellular Pathology Department is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, a busy UKAS‑accredited facility with a growing workload across most specialties, excluding medical renal biopsies, neuropathology and paediatric/neonatal pathology.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to integration and beyond.
• Staff benefits such as an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.

Key Facts about our Trust

• Average of 4,810 OP appointments per day.
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – 2,077 per week.
• Average of 1,115 A&E patients per day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Average admission of 195 emergency patients daily.
• 33,700 planned surgical operations last year across 57 operating theatres.
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• More than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Main Clinical Activities

• Specimen dissection accounting for 50% of the job role.
• Work alongside consultant colleagues to provide a diagnostic and interpretative Cellular Pathology Service, including reporting and dissecting specimens under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with other consultant colleagues.
• Provide appropriate annual leave and other authorised absence cover for colleagues.
• Assist and supervise laboratory staff in all aspects of specimen processing.

Educational and Other Activities

• Prepare and write policies and SOPs; collect and analyse audit and surveillance data; respond to documents; create educational PowerPoint presentations.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance activities, including national external quality assurance programmes (NEQAS).
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining full accreditation to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Teach and train a wide range of healthcare workers and junior medical staff.

Managerial Arrangements

The appointee will work closely with Biomedical Scientists and administrative staff to deliver an efficient Cellular Pathology service. Responsibilities include use and security of Trust assets, supporting business planning, introducing new methods, and preparing policies and SOPs. Regular departmental meetings and clinical governance activities, including audit and training, will be part of the role.

Service Development Activities

• Participate in developmental activities to improve the service with Cellular Pathology Consultants.
• Assist management with business planning, assessment and introduction of new methods.
• Attend local and regional cancer network meetings as appropriate.
• Attend the mandatory induction course for all new employees (including SAS doctors).

Revalidation

As part of revalidation, the post holder will comply with the Trust’s annual appraisal processes, gather feedback, engage in quality assurance and maintain CPD in line with GMC Good Medical Practice.

Research

Research is not required for the post, but facilities are available and the hospital hosts several active research groups. Clinicians are expected to engage in research, development and innovation, with support from the Trust’s R&I Department and ethical approvals as required.

Clinical Governance

All staff must abide by clinical governance policies and actively participate in clinical audit, effectiveness, risk management and quality improvement activities. The post holder is expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance principles, including:

• Co‑operate and liaise with governance committees and leads; develop a personal continuing professional education programme.
• Attend and contribute to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme, including incident reporting and adverse incident policy.
• Encourage and promote an open climate that enables training grade staff to participate fully in Trust‑wide programmes.

Application Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.