Junior Clinical Fellow in Cellular Pathology

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Cellular PathologyApplications are invited for a junior clinical fellow in Cellular Pathology. Two years' experience in Cellular Pathology is expected. 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.

The main duties will be to participate (on a rotational basis according to department requirements) 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 undergraduate teaching as necessary.

Further responsibilities include participation in audit and administrative functions of the department.

The Cellular Pathology Service receives around 60,000 surgical specimens and 5,000 diagnostic cytology specimens per year. The department runs a sub‐specialised diagnostic histopathology service for the three hospitals that make up the Trust (Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals) and also for the North Middlesex University Hospital through a service‐level agreement. There are Specialty Leads for Breast, GI, Skin, Cytology, Urology, Hepatobiliary and Liver.

Main duties of the job1. This post is to support Cellular Pathology service activity. The post holder will report Surgical and Cytology cases with consultants and perform cut‐up duties as per departmental service requirements. The fellow will be expected to attend MDT Meetings for all sub‐specialities and support where required.

2. The appointee will apply good clinical practice and respect patient confidentiality.

3. The department provides training to postgraduate cellular pathology trainees. As part of this role the appointee may attend training sessions led by consultants and may present cases to clinical colleagues at shared learning meetings (black box/MDTs). The appointee will also be expected to take part in undergraduate teaching as necessary which mainly involves teaching groups of students on four half days each year.

4. All trainees have their desk, modern microscope and personal computer. The appointee will have access to the pathology LIMS system (HELIX) with facilities for on‐screen reporting, access to PACS radiology system, and EPR electronic patient record, and have access to the internet and email. Digital dictation is available. Photomicrography facilities are also available.

5. Participation in audit and administrative functions in the department will be expected. The appointee will attend black box / teaching sessions and engage in continued professional development activities.

Education & professional Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent

Registered with the GMC

FRCPath (part 1)

FRCPath (part 2)

Experience / Knowledge

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

The decision‐making skills needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment

Skills and aptitudes

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation

Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues

Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary to elevate concerns

Strong teaching skills and experience

Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload

Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others

Personal Qualities & attributes

Committed to personal development and learning on the job

Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity

Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability

The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS

Royal Free World Class Values

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Others

Member of Medical Defence organisation

An outstanding record of research

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.

£52,656 a year plus £2,162 London Weighting

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English