Job overview
We are recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will work within supportive and experienced sub specialty teams in Gynecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology to help deliver high quality, timely diagnostics.
You will also contribute to leadership,training, research, and ourregional Sussex network collaboration.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
1. Independent reporting of diagnostic cellular pathology case with a focus on Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.
2. Participation in relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and provision of timely clinicopathological advice.
3. Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education (including BSMS).
4. Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, service development and leadership.
5. Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Working for our organisation
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.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Substantive consultant post
Essential subspecialties: Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and work across UHSussex sites as required. Training-active department with BSMS teaching and supervision of histopathology trainees. Nil on-call. Full conditions and person specification in the JD.
Potential Interviews August 2026
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Basic medical degree
7. FRCPath Part 2 or its recognised equivalent
8. 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 Specialty 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 criteria
9. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
10. Reporting Cellular pathology cases
11. Reporting of frozen sections
Desirable criteria
12. NGS and therapeutic IHC solid tumour testing
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
13. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
14. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
15. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
16. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
18. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
19. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
20. Research experience
21. Publications
22. Prizes and honours
Progression Career
Essential criteria
23. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
24. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications