Consultant in Cellular Pathology
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Brighton, BN2 5BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
12 days leftJob description
We are recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologistatthe Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will work within supportive and experienced sub...
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Independent reporting of diagnostic cellular pathology case with a focus on Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.
- Participation in relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and provision oftimelyclinicopathological advice.
- Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education (including BSMS).
- Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, servicedevelopmentand leadership.
- Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality,diversityand inclusion.
Substantive consultant post
Essential subspecialties: Gynaecologicaland Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospitaland work acrossUHSussexsites asrequired.Training-active department with BSMS teaching and supervision of histopathology trainees. Nilon-call. Full conditions and personspecificationin the JD.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRCPath Part 2 or its recognised equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
- If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in pathohogy or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
Desirable: - Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential: - Reporting Cellular pathology cases; - Reporting of frozen sections
Desirable: - NGS and therapeutic IHC solid tumour testing
Knowledge
Desirable: - Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential: - Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams; - Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable: - Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential: - Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable: - Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential: - Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable: - Research experience; - Publications; - Prizes and honours
Progression Career
Essential: - Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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