Detailed job description and main responsibilities The department is proudly UKAS accredited, with state of the art equipment, dealing with over 29000 surgical cases and 2000 non-gynae cytology specimens per year. Consultant workload is allocated using a Warwick workload allocation system. An established double reporting system for cancer cases is in place to enhance quality assurance. The case mix is that normally seen in a district general hospital, with consultants taking an integral role in cancer MDTs. ESHT has two acute sites, located in Hastings and Eastbourne on the southeast coast. The area provides a choice of town or country living at affordable prices with a wide variety of leisure activities available nearby. There is also easy access to London and London airports. Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners. In addition, you will hold MRCPath/FRCPath or an equivalent level qualification. You must hold a GMC registration with a licence to practice and hold specialist registration; or be within 6 months of your CCT from the interview date. This post offers the exciting opportunity to practice pathology to a high standard with supportive clinical colleagues in an area affording an enviable quality of life. A Recruitment & Retention Payment is available for this post, reflecting the importance of the role and our commitment to attracting and retaining high-quality clinicians. This payment is offered in addition to basic salary and is reviewed regularly in line with local workforce needs. Person specification Qualifications & Registration Essential criteria MB BS or equivalent Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)award of a CCT or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Desirable criteria MD or equivalent BSE accreditation Training and experience Essential criteria Applicants that are UK trained should have wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology and Cytology Applicants must have subspecialty experience in gynaecological histopathology Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Desirable criteria Experience as a Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology Administration Management Essential criteria Understanding of Laboratory management Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Desirable criteria Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service Audit, Research and Publications Essential criteria Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Understanding of the role of research Desirable criteria Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project Personal skills & attributes Essential criteria Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Desirable criteria Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Teaching Essential criteria Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups Desirable criteria Educational qualification Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges