Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is inviting applications for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology. The successful candidate will engage in macroscopic investigations of histopathological specimens and carry out cut up duties. Candidates must hold GMC registration and have at least 2 years of training in histopathology. This fixed-term role is available from December 2025 to August 2026 and offers NHS benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• MUST hold a valid GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 years training in histopathology is required.
• Familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in macroscopic investigation of histopathological specimens.
• Carry out cut up duties according to departmental rotation.
• Involved in organization of department rota.

Skills

GMC registration

Experience in histopathology

Ability to work in a laboratory environment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in the macroscopic investigation of a wide range of histopathological specimens under consultant supervision. He/she will carry out cut up duties according to the departmental rotation.

ALL interested candidates MUST hold a valid GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.

We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.

The post holder will be involved in the organisation of the rota of the department and opportunities will be available 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 (however familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system would be desirable). These posts have no on call requirement and working hours are weekdays between 9am-5pm. These posts are for a period of 8 months (from 1stof December 2025 2025 up to the 4thof August 2026).

Benefits

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.

Vision & Mission

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.

Diversity Statement

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.