Pathology Doctor

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is looking for a Locum Consultant in Histopathology. The role requires a GMC registered Doctor with FRCPath Part 2, working full-time Monday to Friday at Maidstone Hospital. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and advising on clinical cases while leading a multidisciplinary team. Competitive pay rate of £100 - £120 per hour offered with multiple benefits including appraisal support and continuous professional development courses.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Appraisal support

Free life support courses

Mental health support service

Free CPD courses

Qualifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice.
• Must hold FRCPath Part 2.
• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Actively support patients and their families.
• Work in and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide advice and interpret test results.

Skills

GMC registration

FRCPath Part 2

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Education

Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months)

Job description

Job Description

Client Name: Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Role: Locum Consultant in Histopathology

Rates: £100 - £120 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Job Details: Need to be on the GMC specialist register as a Histopathologist. They need to be able to report independently and we are looking for individuals with experience of reporting within any of the histopathology specialties especially GI, urology, breast and gynae. Full time hours (Mon‑Fri 8hrs day) but there is some scope for flexibility around working hours once they are established in the department. Remote working isn't an option and I don't have a job plan currently available.

Location: Maidstone Hospital

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

Alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to diagnose, treat, and prevent a range of diseases, making or confirming various diagnoses by studying tissue and fluid samples.

Working flexible shifts at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, you will identify disease and build an appropriate treatment plan based on your expert knowledge of what the patient is likely to experience in the coming days and weeks.

Using your diagnostic skills, you will determine what tests need to be carried out and interpret the subsequent test results, determining the appropriateness of further investigations. You must then draw upon your superior communication skills to provide this critical information to both patients and your fellow health professionals.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Examine a range of patients, using your diagnostic skills to determine any tests needed.
• Support and advise clinical staff, advising them of the use and limitations of each diagnostic investigation.
• Provide advice and interpret test results, assessing the appropriateness of further investigations.
• Deliver clinical care to patients where needed and conduct ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Oversee the smooth running of the Pathology Department, where required planning the workload and staffing requirements.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff as required.
• Carry out research and keep up to date with new information.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Essential

• Be a GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice
• Must hold FRCPath Part 2
• Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
• Applicants without CCT registration must be able to demonstrate lots of prior experience working at consultant grade & hold FRCPath Part 2
• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs can't offer visa sponsorship or accept any applications from candidates with visa requirements)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
• Willing to work as PAYE only and not Ltd as this is locum work for NHS hospitals and not private or insourcing work

So, if you are an experienced Pathology Doctor with an inquisitive mind and the determination to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.