Trust Senior Clinical Fellow ST3 / 4, Cellular Pathology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Cellular pathology, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. This post is forsix months with a possibility of extension for another six months, with a start date in August 2024.

The Department of Cellular Pathology is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This post provides excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience in the following areas of histopathology: Urological pathology, Breast pathology, Gynae pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Dermatopathology and Cytopathology.

The appointee will support the dissection and reporting of diagnostic Histopathology and Cytopathology specimens.

Support for attending relevant courses to achieve educational goals.

Clinical work to be undertaken under the supervision of Consultant Histopathologists.

Specimen dissection and reporting cases under supervision will be the main role of the successful applicant.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

MBBS degree

FRCPath Part 1 Necessary and Part 2 is desirable

English Language IELTS Examination

UK experience in a Diagnostic Histopathology Department would be an advantage.