Specialty Doctor in Histopathology

Position: (**) Specialty Doctor in Histopathology
Job summary

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

About us Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust Details Date  posted
19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

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

Per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
390-MS-CSS-BA-3475

Job locations

Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS
16 5NL
United Kingdom Job description

Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialGMC registrationMBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Specialist training certificate in pathology

Experience

Essential4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology field

Thorough and broad training

Teaching and mentoring junior workforce

Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff

Desirable

Clinical Audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialGMC registrationMBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Specialist training certificate in pathology

Experience

Essential4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology field

Thorough and broad training

Teaching and mentoring junior workforce

Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff

Desirable

Clinical Audit Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly…