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Job summary

Main area
Histopathology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (End date 12/04/27)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
279-SRHFTCONHISTO-623
Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richard's Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust
Town
Chichester
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/03/2026 23:59
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Fixed Term Consultant Histopathologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant

 

Job overview

This is a fixed term consultant post to cover Maternity leave between 13/04/26 and 12/04/2027 within a generalist cellular pathology department. The appointed individual would be able to report gynaecological pathology and ideally two or three further sub-specialities. The department can accommodate other specialty interests.
 
The posts will be based at the St Richards Hospital as part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS foundation trust (UHSussex).
 
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues

Main duties of the job

Reporting / macroscopic dissection diagnostic Histopathology

Reporting relevant intra operative frozen sections

Reporting non-gynae cytopathology

Participation in MDM cover

Clinical education of trainees

Participation of governance and management

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

Diagnostic services are shared between consultants on a flexible rota, agreed among the consultants.  There is currently general working with each consultant covering between two and four subspecialties. The specific clinical duties of the post will be agreed with the successful candidate at the time of job planning.  The appointed consultants will be expected to participate in diagnostic surgical pathology and multidisciplinary team meetings.  There is a requirement for diagnostic cytopathology but no requirement to provide a pathologist-aspirator FNA service. It is expected that Consultants will participate in EQA in their specialist areas.
 
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
 
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
 

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic medical degree
  • FRCPath 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 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
  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Reporting diagnostic Histopathology and cytopathology
  • Microscopic and macroscopic specimen examination

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Progression Career

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advertisement has a limited number of application slots and will close once full. To secure your chance, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ceri Morgan
Job title
Consultant Histopathologist and clinical lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07557332727
Additional information

Phone number available between 0800-1800 on weekdays. Happy to be contacted for informal discussion about role and visit

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ

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