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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHCONPATH-724

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

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.

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.

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 pathohogy 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

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 pathohogy 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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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)

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)