Locum Cellular Pathologist — Flexible, MDT‑driven Diagnostics

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join a busy histopathology department handling a wide range of surgical specimens and cytology. The post emphasizes high-quality diagnostic reporting and active involvement in MDTs.

The role includes delivering general and specialist histology services, contributing to SOP development, and participating in frozen section duties and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• This role requires a licensed pathologist with experience in histopathology and cytology.
• Ability to work within a busy departmental rota and MDTs.
• Commitment to high-quality diagnostic reporting and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diagnostic histopathology service of high quality.
• Contribute to development of general and specialist histology services.
• Work flexibly to support timely reporting of histology and cytology requests.
• Undertake an appropriate share of the frozen section rota.
• Participate in MDTs and maintain SOPs.
• Support audit, research and appraisal to maintain standards.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join a busy histopathology department handling a wide range of surgical specimens and cytology. The post emphasizes high-quality diagnostic reporting and active involvement in MDTs.

The role includes delivering general and specialist histology services, contributing to SOP development, and participating in frozen section duties and clinical governance.