Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology to join their Cellular Pathology department at Wycombe Hospital. This role requires GMC registration and a minimum of 2 years training in Histopathology. Successful applicants will participate in departmental organisation and collaborate with a team of specialists. The position is a fixed-term contract for 8 months starting December 2025, offering competitive NHS benefits such as generous annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
• Experience of at least 24 months in Histopathology and Cytopathology is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Organise the rota of the department alongside other specialty doctors.
• Work with consultants and other registrars during shifts.

Skills

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

At least 24 months training in Histopathology

Familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system

Proficient spoken and written English

Proficient IT Skills

Education

MBBS

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited to apply for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology to work in the Department of Cellular Pathology at the Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe. This post is a Fixed Term Contract available from December 2025 and must end on 04/08/2026.

ALL interested candidates MUST hold a valid GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.

Main duties

The post holder will be involved in the organisation of the rota of the department and will have opportunities to learn about general laboratory management and administration.

You will be working alongside 11 Cellular Pathology Consultants, 2 Specialty doctors and 5 Specialist registrars (ST2–ST5) on the Thames Valley Deanery rotation.

The successful candidate must have GMC registration, MBBS (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years training in histopathology (familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system desirable). These posts have no on call requirement and working hours are weekdays between 9am‑5pm. This post is for 8 months (from 1st December 2025 to 4th August 2026).

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you’ll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care‑experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted: 24 November 2025.

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff.

Grade: Doctor - other.

Salary: Depending on experience per annum.

Contract: Fixed term.

Duration: 8 months.

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working.

Reference number: 434-MSPEC-102.

Job location: Cellular Pathology, Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexander Road, High Wycombe, HP21 2TT.

Job responsibilities

• Work with two specialty doctors and SpRs in the department to share cutting up duties according to a regular timetable, involving Histopathology cut up.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Essential: MBBS
• Essential: GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK

Desirable

• FRCPath Part 1

Experience

• Essential: At least 24 months training in Histopathology & Cytopathology
• Essential: Familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system
• Essential: Previous direct paid NHS experience in Histopathology & Cytopathology

Trust Values

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships.
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative.

Management Skills

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload.
• Proficient IT Skills (Microsoft Office Applications) Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Evidence of active involvement in audit.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other colleagues.
• Evidence of good multidisciplinary and multi‑professional team working.
• Has initiative, enthusiasm and drive.
• Proficient spoken and written English.

Other

• Ability to travel across multiple hospital sites when required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Cellular Pathology Wycombe hospital, Queen Alexander Road, High Wycombe, HP21 2TT.

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/