Specialty Doctor in Histopathology

Job summary

Job title:

Speciality Doctor in Cellular Pathology Department: MKUH
- Pathology
- Cellular Pathology Band:
Specialty grade

Hours:

10 Programme Activities The Histopathology Department at MKUH have recently had a business case approved to expand our workforce due to our popular and growing services. As the demand for pathology services increases, we are investing in our workforce, welcoming Histology Speciality grade professionals to join our growing team and bring fresh expertise and innovation to the department.

Applicants are invited to apply for a the specialtypositionin Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

These posts will complete a team of nine consultant histopathologists. The post is full-time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology.

Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. Main duties of the jobThe post holder must be competent in cutting-up all benign cases and most of the complex cancers without consultant supervision. Independent cut up as well training and supervising training grade doctors and Biomedical Scientists in cut up are the main responsibilities of the job.

Independent reporting of benign cases (and other cases commensurate with competence and experience) is part of the main responsibilities; there will be appropriate Consultant oversight.

The post holder will be involved in the organisation of the rota of the department and opportunities will be available to learn about general laboratory management and administration.

The rota will assign the post holder to work with the SpRs in the department to share cutting up and reporting according to a regular timetable.

A digital pathology is available, and we are currently working on a home reporting project to be able to provide a hybrid approach to meet service needs

There is a departmental multi-headed microscope, which is used for Cellular Pathology Internal Quality Assurance and teaching / educational meetings.

The successful applicant may be expected to participate in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students (in association with the University of Buckingham) and to support colleagues undertaking these activities as part of his or her agreed job plan.

About us Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH
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08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor Salary
63,696 to 102,689 a year

Per Annum pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
430-CC26-1146AJob locations

Pathology - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton KeynesMK6 5LD
United Kingdom Job description

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