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Applications are invited for a junior clinical fellow in Cellular Pathology. Two years' experience in Cellular Pathology is expected. The post is to support the Cellular Pathology Service for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Free Hospital and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital) and North Middlesex Hospitals.
The main duties will be to participate (on a rotational basis according to department requirements) in the surgical pathology and diagnostic cytology services of the department (including specimen cut-up) and preparation of specimen reports. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the undergraduate teaching as necessary.
Further responsibilities include participation in audit and administrative functions of the department.
The Cellular Pathology Service receives around 60,000 surgical specimens and 5000 diagnostic cytology specimens per year. The department runs a sub-specialised diagnostic histopathology service for the three hospitals that make up the Trust (Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals) and also for the North Middlesex University Hospital through a service level agreement. There are Specialty Leads for Breast, GI, Skin, Cytology, Urology, Hepatobiliary and Liver.
Main duties of the job
- This post is to support Cellular Pathology service activity. The post holder will report Surgical and Cytology cases with consultants and perform cut-up duties as per departmental service requirements. The fellow will be expected to attend MDT Meetings for all sub specialities and support where required.
- The appointee will apply good clinical practice and respect patient confidentiality.
- The department provides training to postgraduate cellular pathology trainees. As part of this role the appointee may attend training sessions led by consultants and may present cases to clinical colleagues at shared learning meetings (black box/MDTs). The appointee will also be expected to take part in the undergraduate teaching as necessary which mainly involves teaching groups of students on four half days each year.
- All trainees have their desk, modern microscope and personal computer. The appointee will have access to the pathology LIMS system (HELIX) with facilities for on-screen reporting, access to PACS radiology system, and EPR electronic patient record, and have access to the internet and email. Digital dictation is available. Photomicrography facilities are also available.
- Participation in audit and administrative functions in the department will be expected. The appointee will attend Black box / teaching sessions and engage in Continued Professional Development activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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
Others
Desirable
- Member of Medical Defence organisation
- An outstanding record of research
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of macroscopic and microscopic pathology to the level required to participate in macroscopic cut-up and histological and cytological reporting rotas, under the supervision of a consultant
Desirable
- The decision-making skills needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing NHS
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with the GMC
- FRCPath (part 1)
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
- FRCPath (part 2)
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This advert is for Junior Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Cellular Pathology. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £54,499 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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