# Clinical & Molecular Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-and-molecular-histopathology-senior-clinical-fellow/83ea77b4-46cd-42d8-9e00-09e6328030fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-and-molecular-histopathology-senior-clinical-fellow/83ea77b4-46cd-42d8-9e00-09e6328030fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Pathology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67325.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-08T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-23T14:17:52.394Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8373010 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8373010?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The appointed individual will undertake the cut up of complex musculoskeletal pathology cases under supervision of a consultant histopathologist, and will supervise more junior / less experienced staff undertaking this task. The individual will draft histopathology reports on specimens received from RNOH and from referred hospitals. In the first instance these reports will be jointly authorised with a consultant histopathologist but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases. The reports are based on the interpretation of the microscopic features of tissue, the gross and/or radiological findings and appropriate additional tests including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridisation, and PCR-based tests including generation sequencing in the light of clinical information. The clinical information should be provided by those requested the tests, but information can also be accessed at the multidisciplinary meetings. ### Main duties of the job - Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently) - Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases - Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service - Develop the transformation to digital pathology - Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department - To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved - To participate in bio banking of material for operations performed at RNOH - To participate in CPD - To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to make decisions when comparing data/information. - Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data recording. - Produces reliable work and keeps accurate records **Desirable** - Able to analyse more complex data or situations. ### planning **Essential** - Reliable and punctual - Prioritises tasks and organises daily workload to deliver work to deadlines. ### Qualifications **Essential** - FRCPath or equivalent, able to be registered (quickly) with GMC, have the IELTS test (if required). - Experience in general pathology including undertaking gross cut-up of complex pathology cases - Knowledge of cancer **Desirable** - Aware of confidentiality and data protection in relation to patient information ## Documents - [scf mt04 (pdf, 525.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10700945) - [work schedule (pdf, 354.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10720513) - [letter from chief executive (pdf, 1018.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2864) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.