Clinical & Molecular Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow

Rnoh; Stanmore; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Histopathology to lead cut-up, draft histopathology reports, and supervise junior staff. The role involves molecular pathology development and digital pathology transformation, with strong emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.

The post requires FRCPath or equivalent, GMC registration, and knowledge of cancer. It offers a fixed-term 12-month contract, with London weighting, and a 40-hour week.

Qualifikationen

• FRCPath or equivalent with GMC registration (if required) and IELTS if needed.
• Experience in general pathology including gross cut-up of complex cases.
• Knowledge of cancer and histopathology practices.

Aufgaben

• Draft microscopic findings and present reports for authorisation.
• Undertake gross analysis of complex specimens under supervision at RNOH.
• Develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for diagnostics.
• Develop the transformation to digital pathology.
• Undertake audits of the pathology work.
• Collaborate to maintain UKAS accreditation and raise service standards.
• Participate in biobanking of materials for operations.
• Engage in CPD and departmental meetings.
• Contribute to team work and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Decision making

Attention to detail

Reliable work

Analytical ability

Ausbildung

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC registration

IELTS (if required)

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical & Molecular Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow

MT04

Main area Histopathology Grade MT04 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Job ref 392 - MS039 - Histo SCF

Site Stanmore Town Stanmore Salary £67,325 +£2162 London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients

• Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
• Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
• Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
• In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
• Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:

• Patients first, always
• Excellence, in all we do
• Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
• Equality, for all

Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.

Visit our Work with us page to learn more about our culture, values and also hear directly from staff in a short video sharing their experiences of working at RNOH

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The appointed individual will undertake the cut up of complex musculoskeletal pathology cases under supervision of a consultant histopathologist, and will supervise more junior / less experienced staff undertaking this task.

The individual will draft histopathology reports on specimens received from RNOH and from referred hospitals. In the first instance these reports will be jointly authorised with a consultant histopathologist but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases.

The reports are based on the interpretation of the microscopic features of tissue, the gross and/or radiological findings and appropriate additional tests including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridisation, and PCR-based tests including generation sequencing in the light of clinical information. The clinical information should be provided by those requested the tests, but information can also be accessed at the multidisciplinary meetings.

Main duties of the job

• Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)
• Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases
• Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service
• Develop the transformation to digital pathology
• Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department
• To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved
• To participate in bio banking of material for operations performed at RNOH
• To participate in CPD
• To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings

Working for our organisation

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)
• Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases
• Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service
• Develop the transformation to digital pathology
• Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department
• To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved
• To participate in bio banking of material for operations performed at RNOH
• To participate in CPD
• To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings

Person specification

Qualifications

• FRCPath or equivalent, able to be registered (quickly) with GMC, have the IELTS test (if required).
• Experience in general pathology including undertaking gross cut-up of complex pathology cases
• Knowledge of cancer
• Aware of confidentiality and data protection in relation to patient information

Skills

• Able to make decisions when comparing data/information.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data recording.
• Produces reliable work and keeps accurate records
• Able to analyse more complex data or situations.

planning

• Reliable and punctual
• Prioritises tasks and organises daily workload to deliver work to deadlines.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part‑time and job share applications will be considered.

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