Job summary
We invite you to apply for the post of Locum Consultant - Cellular Pathologist.

This is a busy department, receiving a wide range of surgical specimens from the major specialties including upper and lower GI, breast, urology, gynaecology, renal, dermatology and plastic surgery, maxillo-facial and ENT, but not specialist lympho-reticular, paediatric pathology or neuropathology. Diagnostic (non-gynae) cytopathology, post-mortems, small and large specimen surgical pathology currently form separate elements of the rota.

For the most part, the histopathologists' work is allocated dynamically using the RCPath workload point system to assign a daily workload appropriate to the agreed job.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a diagnostic histopathology service of high quality.
• Contribute to development of the general and specialist histology to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality reports.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely reporting of histology and cytology requests.
• Undertake an appropriate share of the frozen section rota.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT).
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.

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: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MS-CSS-BR-3476
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registration; FRCPath; MBBS or equivalent
• Desirable: CCT Registration

Experience

• Essential: Broad and wide experience within Histopathology equivalent to Specialist Registrar training
• Essential: Interest and experience in supporting juniors in training
• Essential: Participation in the preparation and delivery of audits

Skills

• Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills
• Essential: Meticulous attention to detail

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: MSE Clinical Lead - Cellular Pathology, Dr Sarah Lower, sarah.lower1@nhs.net, 01245516745

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.