Salary guide
Pathologist
- Average salary
- £60,000 – £120,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareScience
- Pathologists are key to accurate NHS diagnoses
Other names this job is known by
- Medical Pathologist
- Disease Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose diseases by examining tissues and fluids
- Conduct autopsies and laboratory tests
- Prepare reports for doctors and courts
- Liaise with healthcare teams and authorities
- Conduct research and publish findings
- Train medical staff
- Maintain lab equipment
- Stay updated on pathology advances
Skills and qualifications required
- Medical degree
- Pathology specialty training
- GMC registration
- Analytical and research skills
- Experience in labs or hospitals
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How to get the job
- Complete a medical degree
- Undertake pathology specialty training
- Register with the GMC
- Gain experience in labs or hospitals
- Progress to consultant or academic roles
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