Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Pathologist to join
our motivated and dynamic team in Dorchester. This is an exciting opportunity
to work in a highly equipped, forward-thinking diagnostic environment that
integrates conventional histopathology with cutting-edge molecular pathology.
We welcome applications across a wide range of experience
levels from junior pathologists and trainees eager to learn, through
to senior pathologists seeking a stimulating and well-supported role.
Attitude, enthusiasm, and openness to learning are as important to us as
experience.
Main duties of the job
What You Will Do
- Work closely with the NHS, supporting whole pathology services, including participation in MDTs across all specialties
- Contribute to integrated histopathology and molecular diagnostic reporting
- Engage in service development, innovation, and quality improvement
- Participate in teaching, training, research, and development (R&D) activities
- Support and mentor junior colleagues within a supportive and nurturing team
Training, Registration & Career Development
- An opportunity to have performance related pay
- We are a training body supporting GMC registration
- Visa sponsorship is available
- Support provided for application to the GMC Specialist Register
- Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests and molecular expertise
- Nature of the work allows continued contribution to the NHS pension
About us
Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) is a specialised cancer diagnostics organisation based in Poundbury, Dorset, UK.
PCI evolved in 2012 within the Department of Histopathology at Dorset County Hospital, in partnership with Roche Tissue Diagnostics and UK NEQAS-IHC&ISH to address unmet diagnostic needs.
Mission & Services-
Personalised Medicine:targeted cancer therapy through diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate and timely test results.
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Diagnostic Support: The institute offers comprehensive histology and clinical diagnostic service supporting one-off cases or long-term contracts.
Our Lab & Facilities
We are very well equipped and continue to invest in innovation:
- Fully established digital pathology service
- Advanced IHC and ISH capabilities
- Modern molecular laboratory, with single-gene qPCR and dPCR as well as small and large NGS panel sequencing from FFPE tissue and peripheral blood
- Strong links with pharma and diagnostic industry partners
Relocating to Dorchester
Dorchester offers an excellent quality of life with strong transport links and outstanding surroundings. The town has direct rail links to London, easy access to the A35/A31 and motorway, and is within reach of Bournemouth, Bristol, and Heathrow airports.
Set in Dorset, Dorchester is close to the Jurassic Coast, beaches, and countryside, offering great outdoor and leisure opportunities. The area has excellent schools, a welcoming community, and a vibrant food and social scene.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologist to join a motivated and dynamic team delivering high-quality diagnostic services in support of personalised cancer medicine. Applications are welcomed from senior pathologists, newly appointed consultants, and trainees nearing CCT, with a strong emphasis on attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Job plans will be agreed based on service needs, MDT commitments, and individual expertise, and reviewed annually. Workload allocation is equitable across consultants, with urgent cases prioritised. Flexibility of working hours is possible subject to service requirements.
Salary and performance-related pay as agreed
Private medical insurance benefits
Annual leave: pro rata, based on 6 weeks per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
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The role allows continued contribution to the NHS pension
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Visa sponsorship available where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologist to join a motivated and dynamic team delivering high-quality diagnostic services in support of personalised cancer medicine. Applications are welcomed from senior pathologists, newly appointed consultants, and trainees nearing CCT, with a strong emphasis on attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Job plans will be agreed based on service needs, MDT commitments, and individual expertise, and reviewed annually. Workload allocation is equitable across consultants, with urgent cases prioritised. Flexibility of working hours is possible subject to service requirements.
Salary and performance-related pay as agreed
Private medical insurance benefits
Annual leave: pro rata, based on 6 weeks per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
-
The role allows continued contribution to the NHS pension
-
Visa sponsorship available where required
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- - A willingness to learn and develop current experiences to fit the needs of the company
- - Relocation to Dorchester is essential
- - Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- - Enquiring, critical approach to work
- - Caring and empathic attitude to patients
- - Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and laboratory colleagues and support staff
- - Commitment to continuing medical education
- - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- - Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
Experience
Essential
- - Clinical Training experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- - Expertise in full range of general histopathological and non-gynaecological cytology material
- - Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for caseload
- - Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- - Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- - Flexible approach to work organisation
- - Ability to lead project teams
- - Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills
Desirable
- - Experience of audit
- - Evidence of management/leadership
- - Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi disciplinary teams
- - Interest in leading multi-professional education
- - Publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- -Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- -FRCPath (UK) by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- - Specialist GMC registration
- - A relevant higher qualification
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- - A willingness to learn and develop current experiences to fit the needs of the company
- - Relocation to Dorchester is essential
- - Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- - Enquiring, critical approach to work
- - Caring and empathic attitude to patients
- - Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and laboratory colleagues and support staff
- - Commitment to continuing medical education
- - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- - Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
Experience
Essential
- - Clinical Training experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- - Expertise in full range of general histopathological and non-gynaecological cytology material
- - Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for caseload
- - Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- - Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- - Flexible approach to work organisation
- - Ability to lead project teams
- - Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills
Desirable
- - Experience of audit
- - Evidence of management/leadership
- - Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi disciplinary teams
- - Interest in leading multi-professional education
- - Publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- -Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- -FRCPath (UK) by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- - Specialist GMC registration
- - A relevant higher qualification
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).
