Job vacancy: Specialist Doctor in Cellular Pathology, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford | trac.jobs

Job summary Main area Histopathology Grade Specialist Grade Contract 6 months (6 months fixed term) Hours Full time Flexible working Compressed hours 10 sessions per week (This post attracts 10 PAs which include 8.75 PAs DCC (Direct clinical care) and 1.25 SPAs (Supporting professional activities) which includes 1 PA for CPD and 0.25 PA for trainees’ supervision.) Job ref 344-3745MEDDCB Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £100,870 - £111,441 Pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading Specialist Doctor in Cellular Pathology Specialist Grade Job overview Exciting opportunity for you to join our Pathology team as a Specialist grade in Histopathology. Supporting the consultants in providing a histopathology service. The role will include dissection of specimens, reporting and specified authorisation of cases. Specific duties expected of the post-holder will depend on prior experience and agreed on appointment. 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. Main duties of the job Cellular Pathology services have been integrated across East Kent for several years. Laboratory services are based at the WHH, Ashford. We provide histopathology, non-gynaecological cytology and autopsy services to East Kent Hospitals and General Practitioners. Cellular pathology has adopted subspecialist reporting. Most of the consultants have 2 - 4 subspecialist areas. Each subspecialist team has their lead and deputy lead. Multidisciplinary meeting (MDM) participation is based on a rolling rota. Cellular pathology is known for its strong team spirit and open friendly culture. There is great emphasis on cross communication between the technical and diagnostic teams. Cellular pathology also provides a mortuary service on two main sites (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate (QEQM) and WHH). This post attracts 10 PAs. Working for our organisation We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. The Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a collaborative partnership between the four acute Kent and Medway NHS Trusts; East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Maidst