Overview
We have an exciting FTC (5 months) opportunity for you to join our Pathology team as a specialty doctor. This is a fully integrated department providing a comprehensive surgical pathology service, including diagnostic non-gynaecology cytopathology, an autopsy service, and breast screening services for South Essex. The Specialty Doctor will be engaged to assist the Consultant team in meeting the demands placed on the service. This post is a fixed term contract until end March 2026.
Role and Responsibilities
* Assist the substantive consultants in providing a histopathology service to Broomfield Hospital. Duties will depend on previous experience.
* Participate in surgical cut-up and contribute to the reporting service in line with best practice regarding knowledge and qualifications.
* If not yet submitted for CESR, work under the supervision of the substantive consultants with duties mainly comprising macroscopic examination and dissection for the consultants to report.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full FRCPATH examination completed and approval for CESR to undertake independent reporting.
* Experience in a histopathology service and willingness to work within a reorganised service structure that maintains expertise across a broad range of diagnostic pathology while supporting specialisation in major cancers.
Context and Team
A reorganization of working practices has allowed all members of the team to maintain expertise in a broad range of diagnostic pathology. A designated single lead Cellular Pathologist for each multidisciplinary team is identified. The Specialty Doctor will participate in surgical cut-up and contribute to the reporting service in line with best practice.
Organisation Ambition
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Additional Details
For further details, please review the attached job description and personal specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025.
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