Job Title: Histopathology Registrar - Gross Specimen Cut-Up
Location: Blackrock Clinic, Rock Road, Blackrock, A94 E4X7
Department: Histopathology
Job Type: Permanent
Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose:
The Histopathology Registrar is responsible for the accurate macroscopic examination, description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens according to established protocols and under consultant supervision where appropriate. The role supports timely and accurate histopathological diagnosis while ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards, patient safety, and accreditation requirements.
The successful candidate will have:
- Evidence of safe and systematic specimen dissection.
- Accurate macroscopic description.
- Appropriate tissue sampling.
- Clinical reasoning and pathological correlation.
- Time management and workload prioritization.
- Teamwork and professionalism.
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
Skills / Experience:
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Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
- Registration with the relevant medical regulatory authority.
- Enrolment in or completion of a recognized Histopathology Residency/Registrar Training Programme.
- Membership or progress toward specialist pathology qualifications (e.g., Royal College of Pathologists examinations or equivalent).
- Experience in surgical pathology.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform gross examination ("cut up") of a range of surgical specimens appropriate to the registrar's level of training (including but not limited to breast, gynae, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, lung and skin).
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Describe macroscopic findings accurately and comprehensively.
- Select and submit representative tissue blocks according to departmental protocols and current guidelines.
- Orient, ink, measure, and dissect specimens as required.
- Ensure correct specimen labelling, cassette identification, and documentation.
- Correlate clinical information with macroscopic findings where appropriate.
- Escalate complex, unusual, or high-risk specimens to the supervising consultant.
- If applicable participate in frozen section services when appropriately trained and supervised.
- Maintain specimen integrity, biosafety, and infection control standards.
- Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, teaching, and educational activities.
- Maintain accurate records using the laboratory information system.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic:
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team, you can benefit from:
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Competitive salary
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Pension
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Discounted cafe
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Sports and Social club
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at [email protected]
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
