Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Training Initiative Doctor (Honorary Clinical Fellow)

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for Medical Training Initiative Doctor (MTI) in Cellular Pathology. 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. This is an intensive and complete program of subspecialty clinical and didactic education that focuses on the multidisciplinary care of patients and supports the preparation of FRCPath Parts I and II. For suitable candidates, the post offers advanced medical education beyond a core training/residency program for histopathologists who wish to enter more specialised practice.

The main duties will be to participate on a rotational basis 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.

Main duties of the job

This jb description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post, and a degree of flexibility is expected. The duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Royal Free to be your best

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7209268-A

Job locations

Royal Free

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCPath (part 1)

Desirable

  • Postgraduate medical degree
  • FRCPath (part 2)

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Be a resident and living overseas at the time of applying
  • Three years minimum postgraduate experience in histopathology
  • Passed the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or Occupational English Test (OET) For IELTS a score of at least 7.0 in each of the academic tests (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and a score of 7.5 or above overall For OET a grade B or above in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

Desirable

  • 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

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions

Desirable

  • An outstanding record of research
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCPath (part 1)

Desirable

  • Postgraduate medical degree
  • FRCPath (part 2)

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

  • Be a resident and living overseas at the time of applying
  • Three years minimum postgraduate experience in histopathology
  • Passed the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or Occupational English Test (OET) For IELTS a score of at least 7.0 in each of the academic tests (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and a score of 7.5 or above overall For OET a grade B or above in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

Desirable

  • 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

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions

Desirable

  • An outstanding record of research

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Sally Smith

sally.smith22@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7209268-A

Job locations

Royal Free

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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