Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- LAS ST3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term from 16.10.2026 until 17.10.2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC26-1125A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pathology - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £67,325 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/10/2026
Employer heading
LAS ST3 in Cellular Pathology
LAS ST3
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for a Specialist Registrar (ST3) position in Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 12-month maternity cover post (fixed term from 16.10.2026 until 17.10.2027), offering 10 programmed activities.
The post is full time, and there will be consideration for part time,
The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. There will be opportunities for teaching, and this will include Cellular pathology Speciality Trainees from the Oxford rotation and Buckingham University Medical Students.
Coroner’s autopsies at Milton Keynes are arranged by an external provider. There may be an opportunity to join the Coroner’s autopsy rota, subject to discussion, but this is not an essential requirement.
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory is fully accredited to ISO15189 standards, and the Mortuary has an HTA Licence.
There is a departmental multi-headed microscope, which is used for Cellular Pathology Internal Quality Assurance and teaching / educational meetings.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed-term post for 1 year, for a standard 40 hours per week. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK a sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3
The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, under supervision of consultants, with some flexibility for independent reporting in line with the Curriculum in Cellular Pathology. Job Outline This post is based in the Milton Keynes University Hospital and is designed to cover a gap in the Cellular Pathology Specialist Training programme due to maternity leave. It is not a training post, but the timetable will be based on that of a Histopathology trainee as much as possible.
This will include a regional integrated LIMS (planned implementation is May 2024). PathLAKE plus project which will enable S4 network to use digital pathology in Philips platform is in progress. This has equipped all laboratories with digital scanners. The digital pathology is in the validation phase currently and is used by MKUH histopathologists for Internal Quality Assurance meetings (slide review) and referral of cases to OUH for regional level review (routinely for uropathology and hematopathology cases).
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Potential applicants who are visiting the Trust are welcome to approach the Consultant team through the Clinical Lead in order to meet on the day if this can be arranged
To comply with current Trust policies and procedures. . Record Keeping
▪ All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies.
▪ The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities.
▪ To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy. Job Plan Based on a schedule of 40 hours duties will be flexible around needs of the service, but an expected timetable will include the following: Timetable A typical 10 P.A. job plan for the Consultant Cellular Pathologist is as follows.
It will be flexible depending on the needs of the department and the candidate.
Person specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential criteria
- Medical degree
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview
Experience/Training
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in all aspects of the speciality of Cellular Pathology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients.
- Sufficient experience in histopathology, and cytopathology
- Experience in reporting fine needle aspirates
Desirable criteria
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding the principles of the multidisciplinary management of patients.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and develop training of medical and non-medical staff.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Pathology Division.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Desirable criteria
- IT and computer skills.
Research and Audit
Essential criteria
- Able to appraise research
- Thorough understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of cellular pathology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Moyna Dwyer
- Job title
- Consultant Histopathologist and Clinical Lead
- Telephone number
- 01908 995806
- Additional information
For more information please contact:
Dr Angus Molyneux Consultant Histopathologist 01908 995807
Secretary 01908 995803
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