Specialist Doctor in Cellular Pathology

NHS Jobs; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Cellular Pathology. The post is a 12-month fixed term contract focusing on autonomous histopathology reporting and direct clinical care.

The appointee will work within the Department of Cellular Pathology, with emphasis on turnaround times and governance frameworks. The role requires GMC registration, and typically FRCPath (UK) or equivalent, with broad experience across the cellular pathology workload.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• FRCPath (UK) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reporting histopathology specimens to a high standard.
• Deliver independent clinical care of patients.
• Demonstrate leadership in service delivery and governance.

Skills

IT skills

Leadership

Education

GMC registration

FRCPath (UK) or equivalent

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Doctor in Cellular Pathology

The closing date is 12 October 2026

**Previous applicants need not to apply**

This is a 12 month fixed term position for the role of Specialist Doctor in the Department of Cellular Pathology. The appointed candidate will be responsible for the clinical reporting of high volume, lower complexity cases in the department across a range of general histopathology areas. The position will require you to work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed within local clinical governance frameworks and the departmental clinical lead. There is a departmental focus on turn around times and the timely reporting of cases. The candidate will work independently to deliver histopathology reporting and their competencies will cover the breadth of presentations expected in their role. The role will primarily focus on providing direct clinical care, and meeting service delivery demands. The details of the balance between clinical care and other elements of the role would be discussed during the job planning process. There is no requirement for MDT attendance.

Main duties of the job

The generic duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

• Reporting of histopathology specimens to a high standard
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities

Management and Leadership Responsibilities: All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.

To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a member of the Division Management Team. To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC
• FRCPath (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of Cellular Pathology workload
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Management Administration

• Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
• Evidence of participation in audit and understanding basic principles of management
• Flexible approach to work organisation
• Evidence of management/leadership skills training
• Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills

Teaching & Research

• Ability to teach clinical skills to laboratory staff and multi-disciplinary teams
• Publications in peer reviewed journals is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust