Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is offering a Fellowship in pathology. The role includes supporting consultants, cutting up complex musculoskeletal pathology cases, and drafting histopathology reports. Ideal candidates should have an interest in developing within the field and possess general pathology experience. Join us for rewarding career opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24/7 wellbeing support

Rewards & Recognition platform

Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in general pathology including gross dissection.
• Eagerness to excel in pathology fields.
• Interest in modernizing the field of pathology.

Responsibilities

• Support consultants in delivering clinical services.
• Draft histopathology reports with a consultant.
• Undertake gross analysis of complex specimens.

Skills

Interest in developing pathology

Ability to excel in the field

Experience in general pathology

Education

Post-graduate degree (optional)

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.

Will have experience in general pathology including the gross dissection of complex specimens

• Show that 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

The Fellow will acquire high level diagnostic skills by supporting the 4 consultants in delivery of the clinical service. The experience and training will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to become a highly competent specialist consultant histopathologist over the 12 months of the fellowship. Ideally, we would like to see the Fellow obtain a sarcoma post for which there is an unmet need across the UK and abroad however the skills acquired in this post would make then competitive for other areas in pathology if that is what they wished to pursue.

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 histopathologists but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases.

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Aug 2025