Specialty Registrar - Histopathology ST3+ (D)
Main area Histopathology Grade Specialty Registrar (Histopathology) ST3+ Contract 6 months (Fixed term contract will be between 04.03.2026 to 04.08.2026) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 213-Division-A-7697787
Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal University Hospital Town Orpington Salary £44,439 - £52,656 per annum, Plus London Zone Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/2026 23:59
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
This is a 6-month fixed term replacement Health Education England rotation post available during March to August. The remit of the post holder will be to work with the multi-disciplinary team, playing an active role in the general histopathology workload and especially supporting the cut-up requirements.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults an/or children (0-18 years) therefore 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 Services to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Main duties of the job
· To provide a service for patients, together with other colleagues.
· Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing histopathology cut-up and reporting support. Responsible also for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
· Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
· Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The candidate will be introduced to cutting-up procedures with consultant supervision tailored to the experience of the post holder. A gradually increasing degree of independence will be encouraged as the necessary skills to deal with more complex specimens are acquired.
Similarly initial reporting under consultant supervision will be confined to straightforward cases with a gradual increase in the trainee’s repertoire as experience and the necessary knowledge and skills are acquired. Reporting of diagnostic surgical work is carried out on a one-to-one basis with the supervising Consultant, and to begin with all cases and reports will be monitored by the supervising Consultant before reports are signed out. The degree of independence in this area will be tailored according to the trainee’s experience, diagnostic skills, and knowledge.
The Trainee will be exposed to non-gynaecological cytopathology including fine needle aspirates and receive instruction in reporting these.
Please see attached job description for full details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Eligible for full registration with GMC with License to Practice
* Other higher degree or diploma (eg MD)
Training, Experience & Administration
* Previous experience relevant to the speciality
* knowledge up to date and is fit to practice safely
* Experience in day to day organisation of histopathology services
* Familiar with current structure of Health Service
Personal skills
* Effective communicator, able to work in a close knit tea and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
IMPORTANT
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* If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
* To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
* Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
* Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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