Job summary
Consultant Cellular Pathologist
Two replacement full-time substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist posts are available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The posts are substantive appointments for a total of 10 PAs a week, and candidates who wish to work less than full time will be equally considered. 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.
Duties will be mainly at Wycombe Hospital (with very occasional requirement to attend Stoke Mandeville Hospital), Autopsies are done at Stoke Mandeville Hospital only. The successful candidate will participate in the rota for histology, non-gynaecological cytology together with the other consultants by mutual agreement.
For more information please see the job description and person specification
Planned AAC Interview Date - Wednesday 11 February 2026
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the Histopathology and Non-Gynae Cytology workload. This will be shared on a mutually agreed rota by the eleven Consultants. The non-gynaecological cytology workload is around 400 cases annually per consultant; gynaecological cytology is not available.
Participation in the autopsy rota is desirable but not essential. Some commitment to FNA or one-stop clinics is required for this post as the Trust will be starting one stop thyroid clinics soon. A specialist interest in dermatopathology and breast pathology is desirable but not essential.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the Substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist posts available, please see the job description and person specification for full details.
Thank you for your interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the Substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist posts available, please see the job description and person specification for full details.
Thank you for your interest.
Person Specification
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to participate in autopsy work (desirable not essential)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills & ability expected from a properly trained consultant
- Good working knowledge & experience of up-to-date cellular pathology (including histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to engage constructively with clinicians & junior staff
- Computer skills
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure and to juggle conflicting demands
- Ability to travel to, and between sites
Desirable
- Interest in working as an educational supervisor
Person Specification
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to participate in autopsy work (desirable not essential)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills & ability expected from a properly trained consultant
- Good working knowledge & experience of up-to-date cellular pathology (including histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to engage constructively with clinicians & junior staff
- Computer skills
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure and to juggle conflicting demands
- Ability to travel to, and between sites
Desirable
- Interest in working as an educational supervisor
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.
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.
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).
