Consultant Pathologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Pathologist to join its Cellular Pathology Service. The role includes leadership, teaching, and contribution to education across the Trust with duties on a fortnightly rota at WHH and via videoconferencing.

The post requires GMC registration, Fellowship or equivalent, and Specialist Registration or CCT at interview. Opportunities exist to develop sub-specialty interests and participate in STP‑driven service improvements.

Qualifications

• GMC registration in good standing.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at interview.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the East Kent Cellular Pathology Service and contribute to service provision, planning and development.
• Develop sub-specialty interests as part of planned service development with designated Leads and deputies.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Meetings to support cancer services and quality assurance.
• Participate in clinical audit and external quality assurance schemes; engage in periodic audit meetings with clinicians.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Consultant Pathologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Pathology provides a full microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, laboratory haemophilia, and cellular pathology service to the patients of EKUHFT, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent.

The major proportion of blood science analyses, including all work arising from primary care, takes place in purpose-built facilities on the WHH site.

East Kent Hospitals is participating in the Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) for Kent and Medway to develop an integrated pathology service across the county.

East Kent Hospitals is participating in the Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) for Kent and Medway to develop an integrated pathology service across the county. Digital pathology for reporting of diagnostic work is being implemented with several consultants validated to report digitally.

The post-holder will have full GMC registration, will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving the certificate of completion of training (CCT) at the time of the interview.

The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to education and post graduate teaching.

The post holder will be expected to share the provision of service for East Kent with the other consultants. This is arranged on a fortnightly rota basis and involves duties primarily at the WHH with MDM cover to other sites either in person or via videoconferencing. The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Service for Cellular Pathology who has overall responsibility for providing the service as agreed with the Clinical Director of Pathology and Medical Director.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

It is desirable to have a sub-specialty interest in one or more of the following: skin, lung , genitourinary, and head and neck pathology. The post-holder will also be given flexibility within the existing structure

The post holder will be required to:

• Participate as an active member of the East Kent Cellular Pathology Service and contribute to overall service provision, planning and development.
• Develop sub-specialty interest(s) as part of planned and agreed service development. Each sub-specialist area has a nominated Lead Pathologist and one or more deputies. Currently there is sub-specialist reporting of Lung, Skin, Head and Neck, Lymphoid, Endocrine, Lower and Upper GI, Breast, Gynae, Urology, Liver, Soft Tissue, Gynae and Non Gynae Cytology.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Meetings which support specialty cancer services, becoming responsible for quality assurance in the relevant specialties.
• Participate in clinical audit. Internal audit takes place on a regular basis and there are appropriate facilities and secretarial support. Cellular pathology participates in external quality assurance schemes (EQA) for gynaecological cytopathology, breast screening pathology and general histopathology, Head &Neck pathology, bowel cancer screening, and gastrointestinal. The post holder would be expected to participate in the specialist EQAs required for this post. Periodic audit meetings are held with clinicians and within the department.

For full details, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026

Annex 21 of the relevant band depending on experience.

Annex 21 of the relevant band depending on experience.