Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology with special interest in Haem

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals is looking for a Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology with a focus on Haematopathology. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers training at the SpR level, ideal for those with histopathology experience. The role involves diagnostic services and collaboration with specialists, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration.
• At least three years of histopathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services to UCLH and referring hospitals.
• Handle a broad spectrum of diagnostic cases.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCPath qualification

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology with special interest in Haem

The closing date is 01 June 2025

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology with a special interest in Haematopathology. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Trust is committed to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, performance targets, and excellence in education and training. This post offers a specialist training fellowship at the SpR level in Cellular Pathology with a focus on Haematopathology. It is suitable for trainees with at least three years of histopathology experience or recent FRCPath examination completion, aiming to gain expertise in this area. The successful candidate will work alongside Consultants and Specialist Registrars in Cellular Pathology to deliver haematopathology services to UCLH and network hospitals.

All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration. The post requires full-time work (40 hours/week), with no on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will undertake duties comparable to an experienced specialist registrar within the department, working in haematopathology and supporting other cellular pathology areas as needed. Responsibilities include providing diagnostic services to UCLH and referring hospitals, handling a broad spectrum of diagnostic cases, and supporting ancillary techniques. Rotation to diagnostic flow cytometry and molecular laboratories at Halo is optional.

The annual workload includes approximately 4,500 cases, such as lymph node biopsies, excisions, and bone marrow trephines, for diagnosis and follow-up. The appointee will report cases under supervision, contribute to departmental activities, assist in specimen cut-up, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

About us

UCLH is a leading NHS trust serving a diverse population, providing acute and specialist services across multiple sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. We aim to deliver top-quality patient care, education, and research, with a commitment to sustainability and achieving net-zero emissions by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See above for responsibilities and person specs.

Note: Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Apply promptly.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration (non-UK trained doctors must be registered by interview date). MBBS or equivalent.
• FRCPath qualification.

Experience

• At least three years of histopathology experience.

Personal and People Development

• Strong communication skills in English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, and negotiate.
• Flexibility to work within teams, take responsibility, lead, and make decisions.
• Empathy and teamwork skills.
• Contribute broadly to departmental operations.

Clinical Governance, Management & IT

• Participation in audits, courses, and management training.
• Experience in presenting or publishing audits.

Teaching and Research

• Ability to teach pathology to trainees, students, and scientists.
• Willingness to engage in research and clinical trials.
• Experience in research, publications, and collaboration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Salary: £61,825 per annum + London weighting (additional hours as per JD).