Job summaryHere 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 jobConsider 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 directorateWork flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed panned activity for inpatient and outpatient servicesAbout usOur 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 TrustDetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary
63,696 to 102,689 a year
Per annum (pro rata for part time)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number390-MS-CSS-BA-3475Job locationsBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 responsibilitiesAre 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 equivalentDesirableSpecialist training certificate in pathology
Experience
Essential4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology fieldThorough and broad trainingTeaching and mentoring junior workforceTeaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staffDesirableClinical Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGMC registrationMBBS or equivalentDesirableSpecialist training certificate in pathology
Experience
Essential4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology fieldThorough and broad trainingTeaching and mentoring junior workforceTeaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staffDesirableClinical AuditDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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