Specialty Registrar - Histopathology ST

Overview

Job Summary Applications are invited for a fixed term (end date 4 August 2026) Specialty Registrar post at King's College Hospital in the Department of Histopathology based at Denmark Hill. You will be supported by the consultants in the team (two of whom will be your Educational supervisors) along with other specialist registrars. The post-holder will have access to the same educational opportunities and assessments as other departmental trainees.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice.

The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic Cellular Pathology service. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties under the supervision of the relevant Histopathology Consultants. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a wide range of histology and cytology specimens. They can also do autopsies if interested. Duties will also include preparing for and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Our values at King's are that we're a kind, respectful team;
Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Date posted: 21 January 2026
Date posted label is kept for context only. Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade:
Doctor - other. Salary: £61,825 a year per annum, Plus London Zone £2,162 (pro rata for 6 months).

Contract:

Fixed term. Duration: 6 months. Working pattern:
Full-time. Reference number: 213-Division-A-7738421. Job locations:
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
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• be assigned to various divisions of the work of the department including autopsy, cytopathology, diagnostic histopathology, and cutting-up according to a regular timetable
• be gradually introduced to cutting up procedures with Consultant supervision (tailored to your experience)
• be encouraged as the necessary skills develop to handle more complex specimens
• be exposed to non-gynaecological cytopathology including fine needle aspirates and receive instructions in reporting these

• Essential
• Qualifications:
  
  Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• MBBS or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent qualification
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Clinical governance / audit experience
• Knowledge:
  Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• Skills & Attributes:
  Practical skills in relation to the specialty

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required. Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.