Consultant Histopathologist

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Pathologist to join our motivated and dynamic team in Dorchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly equipped, forward-thinking diagnostic environment that integrates conventional histopathology with cutting-edge molecular pathology.

We welcome applications across a wide range of experience levels from junior pathologists and trainees eager to learn, through to senior pathologists seeking a stimulating and well-supported role. Attitude, enthusiasm, and openness to learning are as important to us as experience.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the NHS, supporting whole pathology services, including participation in MDTs across all specialties
• Contribute to integrated histopathology and molecular diagnostic reporting
• Engage in service development, innovation, and quality improvement
• Participate in teaching, training, research, and development (R&D) activities
• Support and mentor junior colleagues within a supportive and nurturing team
• We offer the potential for performance-related pay
• We are a training body supporting GMC registration
• Visa sponsorship is available
• Support provided for application to the GMC Specialist Register
• Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests and molecular expertise
• Nature of the work allows continued contribution to the NHS pension

• An opportunity to have performance related pay
• We are a training body supporting GMC registration
• Visa sponsorship is available
• Support provided for application to the GMC Specialist Register
• Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests and molecular expertise
• Nature of the work allows continued contribution to the NHS pension

Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) is a specialised cancer diagnostics organisation based in Poundbury, Dorset, UK.

PCI evolved in 2012 within the Department of Histopathology at Dorset County Hospital, in partnership with Roche Tissue Diagnostics and UK NEQAS-IHC&ISH to address unmet diagnostic needs.

Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologist to join a motivated and dynamic team delivering high-quality diagnostic services in support of personalised cancer medicine. Applications are welcomed from senior pathologists, newly appointed consultants, and trainees nearing CCT, with a strong emphasis on attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

• Job plans will be agreed based on service needs, MDT commitments, and individual expertise, and reviewed annually. Workload allocation is equitable across consultants, with urgent cases prioritised. Flexibility of working hours is possible subject to service requirements.
• Salary and performance-related pay as agreed
• Private medical insurance benefits
• Annual leave: pro rata, based on 6 weeks per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• The role allows continued contribution to the NHS pension
• Visa sponsorship available where required

• A willingness to learn and develop current experiences to fit the needs of the company
• Relocation to Dorchester is essential
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring and empathic attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and laboratory colleagues and support staff
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English

• Clinical Training experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of general histopathological and non-gynaecological cytology material
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for caseload
• Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
• Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
• Flexible approach to work organisation
• Ability to lead project teams
• Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills

• Experience of audit
• Evidence of management/leadership
• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multidisciplinary…