Histopathology Registrar/Cláraitheoir, Paiteolaíocht July Intake 2025

Galway University Hospitals currently has the following vacancies for the July 2025 rotation:

   Histopathology Registrar

The post entails working as part of a busy Histopathology department providing diagnostic surgical and cytopathology services, including molecular diagnostics within the Saolta Hospital Group and for both Breast Cancer Screening Services and Bowel Screening programmes and within perinatal pathology.

The successful candidate will participate in macroscopic and histological examination of surgical specimens, non-gynaecological cytopathology and autopsy services including coronial autopsies.

Working week will be from Monday to Friday and participation in the rostered weekend on-call on Saturdays.

Work will include macroscopic examination of surgical specimens “cut-up” under Consultant supervision tailored to the experience of the post holder. A gradually increasing degree of independence is encouraged depending on prior experience.

Similarly the reporting of diagnostic histopathology is done under Consultant supervision on a one-to one basis. The locum post holder will also be exposed to non-gynaecological-cytopathology, fine needle aspirates and the reporting of these under Consultant supervision.

Rostered duties also involve Autopsy examination and depending on prior knowledge and experience, additional training will be provided to support gaining confidence in required techniques. Instruction will be given in gaining confidence and proficiency in Clinicopathological correlation with autopsy findings and formulation of cause of death.

Working week will also comprise participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and rostered teaching. Participation in quality assurance projects and departmental audits can be arranged.

Contract details: 12-month post available.

Contract details: 14 July 2025 start date

To be eligible to apply, candidates must have an active Irish Medical Council registration.

• Please state your IMC number clearly at the top of your CV.

Applications by CV (PDF format) through Rezoomo only  https://www.rezoomo.com/job/79470/ 

Closing date for receipt of CVs is 22/05/2025.