Job summary
- Main area
- Haematopathology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 282-SA629-AAC
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant Histopathologist - Haematology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The new post holder will be a key member of the RMH SIHMDS team, working together with the other 4 specialist histopathologists (2.5 WTE) who have a special interest in haematopathology, haematology consultants and leads for the other technical disciplines, to ensure the timely production of a fully integrated diagnostic report. The post holder will fill one of three and a half whole time equivalent pathologists within the CMP and provide support to internal RMH and external partners diagnostic service and translational research in the CMP (as required). There will also be opportunities to engage with pathologists from user organisations to develop appropriate sample pathways as well as links for education and research.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to undertake managerial and organisational duties as required within the CMP to support the established staff within the Unit. The appointee will be expected to support the research undertaken by Units within the CMP by providing pathological interpretation across tumour types.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Status
Essential criteria
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent qualifications
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, will ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained will show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Demonstrable consultant level experience in the histopathology of haematological malignancies.
Desirable criteria
- Higher (Research) Degree (MD)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates
- International research reputation in relevant field
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
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 Andrew Wotherspoon
- Job title
- Consultant Histopathologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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