Clinical & Molecular Histopathology Senior Clinical FellowNHS

Job summary

The appointed individual will undertake the cut up of complex musculoskeletal pathology cases under supervision of a consultant histopathologist, and will supervise more junior / less experienced staff undertaking this task.

The individual will draft histopathology reports on specimens received from RNOH and from referred hospitals. In the first instance these reports will be jointly authorised with a consultant histopathologist but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases.

The reports are based on the interpretation of the microscopic features of tissue, the gross and/or radiological findings and appropriate additional tests including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridisation, and PCR-based tests including generation sequencing in the light of clinical information. The clinical information should be provided by those requested the tests, but information can also be accessed at the multidisciplinary meetings.

Main duties of the job

Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)

Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases

Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service

Develop the transformation to digital pathology

Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department

To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved

To participate in bio banking of material for operations performed at RNOH

To participate in CPD

To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings

Job description

Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)

Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases

Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service

Develop the transformation to digital pathology

Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department

To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved

To participate in bio banking of material for operations performed at RNOH

To participate in CPD

To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.