Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Histopathology to work in the Department of Cellular Pathology at the Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe. This post is a Fixed Term Contract available from December 2025 and must end on 04/08/2026The successful candidate will participate in the macroscopic investigation of a wide range of histopathological specimens under consultant supervision. He/she will carry out cut up duties according to the departmental rotation.ALL interested candidates MUST hold a valid GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.
Main duties of the job
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.
You will be working alongside 11 Cellular Pathology Consultants, 2 Specialty doctors and 5 Specialist registrars (ST2-ST5) on the Thames Valley Deanery rotation.The successful candidate must have GMC registration, MBBS (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years training in histopathology (however familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system would be desirable). These posts have no on call requirement and working hours are weekdays between 9am-5pm. These posts are for a period of 8 months (from 1st of December 2025 2025 up to the 4th of August 2026).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The rota will assign the post holder to work with the other 2 specialty doctors and the SpRs in the department to share cutting up according to a regular timetable, involving Histopathology cut up.For further information regarding this role, please review the detailed Job Description and person Specification attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The rota will assign the post holder to work with the other 2 specialty doctors and the SpRs in the department to share cutting up according to a regular timetable, involving Histopathology cut up.For further information regarding this role, please review the detailed Job Description and person Specification attached to this advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At Least 24 months training in Histopathology & Cytopathology
- Familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system
- Previous direct paid NHS experience in Histopathology & Cytopathology
TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload
- Proficient IT Skills (Microsoft Office Applications) Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other colleagues
- Evidence of good multi- disciplinary and multi-professional team working
- Has Initiative, enthusiasm and drive
- Proficient spoken and written English
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to travel across multiple hospital sites when required
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At Least 24 months training in Histopathology & Cytopathology
- Familiarity with the UK Histopathology training system
- Previous direct paid NHS experience in Histopathology & Cytopathology
TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload
- Proficient IT Skills (Microsoft Office Applications) Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Evidence of active involvement in audit
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other colleagues
- Evidence of good multi- disciplinary and multi-professional team working
- Has Initiative, enthusiasm and drive
- Proficient spoken and written English
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to travel across multiple hospital sites when required
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).
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