Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology field
- Experience
Thorough and broad training
- Experience
Teaching and mentoring junior workforce
- Experience
Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff
- Qualifications
GMC registration
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Clinical Audit
- Qualifications
Specialist training certificate in pathology
Job overview
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pathology team as a Specialty Doctor - Histopathology.
You will assist the consultants in providing a histopathology service to Basildon Hospital. Duties expected of the post-holder will depend on previous experience and negotiation on appointment.
We are an ambitious department held in high regard by our clinical colleagues, with a successful track record in pathology specialist training. You will be joining an enthusiastic team with strong links to the many specialist services hosted by the trust. This ensures excellent exposure to a wide and interesting case mix, with great opportunities for those looking to develop specialist interests.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Consider the needs of the department and work with others in the department to provide a harmonious service.
Provide a Histopathology Service of the highest quality.provide cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence.
Further develop the Histopathology Service with colleagues and management representatives of the directorate
Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed panned activity for inpatient and outpatient services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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.
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This advert is for (**) Specialty Doctor in Histopathology with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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