Specialist Doctor Cellular Pathology

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint two Specialist Doctors in Cellular Pathology to join our team. The successful candidates will independently report a wide range of complex tissue biopsies, surgical resections and diagnostic cytology specimens, support multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality histopathology services. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist interests, work with digital pathology and AI-supported reporting systems, and collaborate with colleagues across the West of England Pathology Network.

Applicants should hold a medical degree, FRCPath qualification and GMC registration, and have at least 12 years' medical experience, including a minimum of 6 years in Cellular Pathology or an equivalent specialty grade role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an experienced Cellular Pathologist with, or willing to develop, a specialist interest in skin and/or breast pathology. Other specialist reporting interests that complement those of the existing consultants within the department are welcomed.

The post holder will provide independent specimen reporting, macroscopic dissection and multidisciplinary team (MDT) support, contributing to the delivery of timely diagnostic services for both cancer and non-cancer patients. They will help maintain the department's strong performance in diagnostic turnaround times and contribute to a flexible service model through cross-cover arrangements where required.

The role includes supervision and development of medical trainees and Biomedical Scientists, participation in clinical audit, quality assurance and clinical governance activities, and involvement in regional and national External Quality Assessment schemes. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain continuing professional development and participate in annual appraisal.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-8307828

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park, Bath, Avon BA1 3NG

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to theJob Description attached to this vacancy.

We would be delighted to hear from you and welcome your application.

Please note the interview date for this role would be Friday 30th October at the RUH.

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to theJob Description attached to this vacancy.

We would be delighted to hear from you and welcome your application.

Please note the interview date for this role would be Friday 30th October at the RUH.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the GMC at time of appointment
• Post-graduate qualifications with FRCPath

Desirable

• Other relevant higher qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Applicants shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Cell Pathology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Appropriate experience in pathology specialty as above with evidence of independent reporting and the ability to demonstrate the potential to work autonomously
• Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service processes.

Desirable

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). (NHS experience).
• Specialist experience in skin or breast pathology, or a willingness to develop such an interest

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives
• Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the GMC at time of appointment
• Post-graduate qualifications with FRCPath

Desirable

• Other relevant higher qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Applicants shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Cell Pathology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Appropriate experience in pathology specialty as above with evidence of independent reporting and the ability to demonstrate the potential to work autonomously
• Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service processes.

Desirable

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). (NHS experience).
• Specialist experience in skin or breast pathology, or a willingness to develop such an interest

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives
• Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park, Bath, Avon BA1 3NG

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park, Bath, Avon BA1 3NG

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to theJob Description attached to this vacancy.

We would be delighted to hear from you and welcome your application.

Please note the interview date for this role would be Friday 30th October at the RUH.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the GMC at time of appointment
• Post-graduate qualifications with FRCPath

Desirable

• Other relevant higher qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Applicants shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Cell Pathology in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Appropriate experience in pathology specialty as above with evidence of independent reporting and the ability to demonstrate the potential to work autonomously
• Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service processes.

Desirable

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). (NHS experience).
• Specialist experience in skin or breast pathology, or a willingness to develop such an interest

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives
• Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance