University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Consultant in Cellular Pathology
The closing date is 30 June 2026
We are recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will work within supportive and experienced subspecialty teams in Gynecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology to help deliver high quality, timely diagnostics.
You will also contribute to leadership, training, research, and our regional Sussex network collaboration.
Main duties of the job
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 of timely clinicopathological advice.
* Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education (including BSMS).
* Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, service development and leadership.
* Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us
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. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
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. Nilon-call. Full conditions and personspecification in the JD.
Potential Interviews August 2026
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
* 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. o 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. o 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
* Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Reporting Cellular pathology cases
* Reporting of frozen sections
* NGS and therapeutic IHC solid tumour testing
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experiencePublications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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