Clinical & Molecular Histopathology Senior Clinical Fellow: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

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

Person Specification

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

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.

Closing Date: 8 November 2026