Consultant in Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton seeks a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join the Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will work within Gynecological and Gastrointestinal pathology teams to deliver high-quality, timely diagnostics.

The role includes leadership, teaching, research, and regional collaboration within Sussex, with training active BSMS supervision and multi-professional governance. Full-time, 10 sessions per week, on-call nil.

Qualifications

• FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent qualification required.
• GMC registration or eligible within six months of interview.
• Higher Degree essential.

Responsibilities

• Independent reporting of diagnostic cellular pathology with focus on Gynecological and GI pathology.
• Participation in MDT meetings and timely clinicopathological advice.
• Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to education.
• Participation in governance, audit, and quality improvement.
• Adherence to NHS Trust policies on information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality.

Skills

FRCPath Part 2

GMC registration

Higher Degree

Clinical reporting

MDT participation

Education

FRCPath Part 2 or recognised equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in pathology

Higher Degree

Job description

Main area Histopathologist - Essential subspecialties: Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (on call: Nil) Job ref 279-MWRSCHCONPATH-724

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

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 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential subspecialties: Gynaecological and Ga strointestinal Pathology.

Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and w ork across UHSussex sites as required . Training-active department with BSMS tea ching and supervision of histopathology trainees. Nil on-call . Full conditions and person specification in the JD.

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. 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
• 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 experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

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

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.