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We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant Histopathologist to join our friendly and highly skilled Cellular Pathology team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This post offers the opportunity to work within a supportive department of 14 consultants and 2 specialist grade colleagues, providing a comprehensive and efficient cellular pathology service. Based at Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, with access to modern facilities, including a recently installed Cerebro tracking system and a fully digital Philips Intellisite pathology system, advanced laboratory equipment, and excellent administrative support. The role includes participation in a broad portfolio of MDT meetings, with flexibility for remote attendance and home working where agreed. You will play an active role in teaching, training, and supervising Specialty Registrars, as well as contributing to departmental audit, quality assurance, and service development. The Trust strongly supports professional development, offering protected SPA time, mentorship, and opportunities to develop a specialist interest. Optional participation in hospital and Coroner's postmortems is available. Working pattern - Monday - Friday This post is offered with a standard 10 PA contract however candidates who wish to work part time are welcome to apply and will also be considered. Target Start Date: October 2026 AAC Interview - TBC

Provide high quality histology and/or cytological reporting. Attend and contribute to MDT meetings across multiple specialties. Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees and medical students. Mentor and appraise Specialty Registrars. Undertake clinical audit, EQA participation, and quality improvement work. Maintain CPD, complete mandatory training, and participate in annual appraisal. Contribute to service development and departmental management discussions. Perform administrative duties related to patient care and departmental workflow. Provide colleague cover during absence and assist with urgent cases. Optional: undertake hospital and Coroner's postmortems. Engage in research activities if agreed with the Clinical Lead. Work flexibly, including potential remote reporting.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying.
Entry onto GMC specialist register. CCT within 6 months of date of interview for the post
FRCPath or equivalent
Wide experience in general histopathology and non-gynae cytology
Understanding of clinical risk management
Experience of clinical risk management
Competent to work without direct supervision
Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Evidence of participation in audit
Evidence of teaching experience
Experience in post graduate (particularly multi-disciplinary) teaching and training
Ability to work within defined procedures
Willingness to practice evidence based medicine
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to organise oneself and own work
Willingness to lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Understanding of NHS clinical governance & resource constraints (management, financial, committee work)
Relevant information technology skills
Willingness to contribute to departments teaching and training needs
Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English
Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
Leadership skills (take responsibility, decisiveness, exert appropriate authority)
Empathise with patients
Evidence of being a successful team player (work co-operatively and collaboratively with others)
Ability to adopt a non judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
Ability to adapt to change in working practices and new circumstances
Ability to operate under pressure (resilient to set backs, self aware)
Demonstrate strong organisational skills through personal discipline/commitment, meeting deadlines, etc)
Demonstrate enthusiasm, high levels of motivation and initiative
Ability to display integrity, respect, confidentiality and is aware of ethical dilemmas
Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

Relevant higher degree or specialist diploma
Higher qualification in medical education
Evidence of a special interest
Experience of Coroner's post-mortem work and inquest attendances
Ability to mentor both medical and non medical clinical staff
Exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Management experience
Research experience (presentations, prizes, honours)

Consultant Histopathology

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Person specification