About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologistatthe Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will work within supportive and experienced subspecialtyteamsinGynecologicalandGastrointestinal Pathologytohelp deliver highquality,timelydiagnostics.
You will also contribute to leadership,training,research,and ourregional 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 oftimelyclinicopathological advice.
Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education (including BSMS).
Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, servicedevelopmentand leadership.
Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality,diversityand 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Substantive consultant post
Essential subspecialties:Gynaecologicaland Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospitaland work acrossUHSussexsites asrequired.Training-active department with BSMS teaching and supervision of histopathology trainees. Nilon-call. Full conditions and personspecificationin the JD.
Potential Interviews August 2026
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications Essential
Basic medical degree 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
Desirable
Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Reporting Cellular pathology cases Reporting of frozen sections
Desirable
NGS and therapeutic IHC solid tumour testing
Knowledge Desirable
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and honours
Progression Career Essential
Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)