Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is looking for a Fellow in Pathology to develop high level diagnostic skills while working alongside four consultants. The role involves supporting clinical services, drafting histopathology reports, and participating in various pathology tasks. Candidates should have experience in general pathology and a strong interest in advancing the field. The position offers numerous benefits, including wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Rewards & Recognition platform

Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport and childcare

Qualifications

• Will have experience in general pathology including the gross dissection of complex specimens.
• Show interest in developing and modernising the field of pathology.
• Must have the ability to develop excellence in some area of pathology.
• Eagerness to excel in any field of pathology.

Responsibilities

• Acquire high level diagnostic skills by supporting consultants in clinical service.
• Undertake the cut-up of complex musculoskeletal pathology cases under supervision.
• Draft histopathology reports and present to consultant for authorisation.
• Undertake gross analysis of complex specimens under supervision.
• Develop and interpret molecular pathology tests.
• Participate in audits of the pathology department's work.

Skills

Experience in general pathology

Interest in modernising pathology

Ability to develop excellence in pathology

Eagerness to excel in pathology

Job description

This post has been developed to provide an individual who wishes to excel in the field of pathology the opportunity to develop skills to do just that. The Fellow will be trained in skills which are transferable and have the potential to be usefully employed in all areas of diagnostic pathology. The skills acquired will allow the individual to continue to develop over their career and to respond to changes that are likely to take place over the coming decades because of the greater use of technology. If the Fellow were interested, they could enrol in a post-graduate degree, but this is not a requirement.

Qualifications

• Will have experience in general pathology including the gross dissection of complex specimens
• Show that they are interested in developing and modernising the field of pathology
• Have the ability to develop excellence in the field in some area of the field of pathology
• Be able to show an eagerness to excel in any field of pathology

Responsibilities

• The Fellow will acquire high level diagnostic skills by supporting the 4 consultants in delivery of the clinical service.
• The person 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 histopathologists but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases.
• 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 biobanking of material for operations performed at RNOH
• To participate in CPD
• To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings

Benefits

• 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.

Recruitment Trust Highlights

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.