Job summary
Here 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 job

• Consider 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 directorate.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services.

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: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MS-CSS-BA-3475
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Are 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
Essential

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist training certificate in pathology

Experience
Essential

• 4 years post MBBS and 2 years within Histopathology field
• Thorough and broad training
• Teaching and mentoring junior workforce
• Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff

Desirable

• Clinical Audit

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical site lead - Histopathology, Dr Peter Ozua, peter.ozua@nhs.net, 01268524900

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