Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Cellular Pathology Histopathologist

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Histopathology team as a Locum Consultant Histopathologist.

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 job

The appointee will be expected to provide cellular pathology and non-gynaecology cytology services on a sessional basis to the Trust. Sub-specialisation and MDT attendance will be determined following appointment in discussion with peers and service need.

Direct clinical activity time will be spent in cellular pathology reporting, and preparation and presentation of MDTs where the provision of a specialist service to complement current post holders and the needs of the trust will be strongly encouraged.

About us

Our 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 Trust

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9691

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pathology service is provided by Pathology First, a joint venture between Southend Hospital pathology, Basildon Hospital pathology and a private partner iPP (integrated pathology partnerships).

The Joint venture was formed in 2014 and all the technical laboratory staff are employed by iPP whilst the clinical staff remain employed by the Trust. The Joint Venture is one that is clinically led with the Trust taking clinical oversight of the Joint Venture service. The traditional laboratory departments are still in operation within Southend Pathology namely, cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology (and blood transfusion), immunology and microbiology.

The Trust is currently undertaking the process through which a single pathology service will be delivered to the 3 hospital sites of the merged organisation.

As part of such specialist provision the post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and attend its associated cancer subgroup meetings. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time-to-time with the opportunity for change to the mutual benefit of appointee, department, and the trust and wider within the MSE Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pathology service is provided by Pathology First, a joint venture between Southend Hospital pathology, Basildon Hospital pathology and a private partner iPP (integrated pathology partnerships).

The Joint venture was formed in 2014 and all the technical laboratory staff are employed by iPP whilst the clinical staff remain employed by the Trust. The Joint Venture is one that is clinically led with the Trust taking clinical oversight of the Joint Venture service. The traditional laboratory departments are still in operation within Southend Pathology namely, cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology (and blood transfusion), immunology and microbiology.

The Trust is currently undertaking the process through which a single pathology service will be delivered to the 3 hospital sites of the merged organisation.

As part of such specialist provision the post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and attend its associated cancer subgroup meetings. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time-to-time with the opportunity for change to the mutual benefit of appointee, department, and the trust and wider within the MSE Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • GMC Registered
  • 6 years ST experience

Professional Experience

Essential

  • Successful completion of an approved programme of higher specialist training in Morbid Anatomy, Histopathology and Cytopathology.
  • Wide experience of surgical pathology and cytopathology.

Desirable

  • Autopsy work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • GMC Registered
  • 6 years ST experience

Professional Experience

Essential

  • Successful completion of an approved programme of higher specialist training in Morbid Anatomy, Histopathology and Cytopathology.
  • Wide experience of surgical pathology and cytopathology.

Desirable

  • Autopsy work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Cellular Pathology

Dr Peter Ozua

peter.ozua@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9691

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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