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Specialty Doctor in Histopathology - Cardiff
Cardiff
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- £55,825 – £90,000 per year
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
- First seen by hirly
- 1 Sept 2026
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the posting
- Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Histopathology
- Grade : Specialty
- Location : Cardiff
- Contract : Permanent
- Rate : £55,825 to £90,000 a year pro rata per annum
We’re seeking a Specialty Doctor in Histopathology to join an NHS Health Board in Wales on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and supportive Histopathology department housed in a modern, brand new laboratory complex.
What will your responsibilities be?
The successful candidate will gradually undertake the full range of pathologist duties, including specimen opening, cutting up, and reporting of various biopsies and resections.
Applicants must have GMC registration or be eligible to join the register within 6-months.
Requirements:
Applicants must have GMC registration or be eligible to join the register within 6-months.
Applicants for the substantive position must have GMC specialist registration or be eligible to join the specialist register within 6-months.
FRCPath or equivalent
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rates
Daily and weekly payroll services
Revalidation and appraisal services
A dedicated and responsive consultant
Access to CPD events & training courses
Access to exclusive locum opportunities with more preferred supplier contracts than anyone else
Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes
How to apply?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today using the button below and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £500 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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