Job overview
The holder is expected to be able to be competent to independently provide diagnostic cellular pathology reporting service as part of a team respectfully and in cooperation with consultant cellular pathology colleagues and associated staff. This post has arisen to service increasing workload. The post holder/s will join a team of 7existing Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The department is ISO 15189:2022 accredited. The department receives approximately 30,000 histology requests (42,000 specimens), 2000 Non-gynae cases. The department ceased to participate in cytological cervical screening in December 2019 in line with national initiatives.
There have not been hospital autopsies for two years. Coroner’s autopsies are performed by the Corners pathologist. Work is allocated according to Royal college workload units determined by available direct clinical care sessions in individuals agreed team job plans. The department has moved to a partially subspecialist model and work is allocated to individuals according to their required number of daily units and a pre-circulated rota. This is derived from two sources: firstly, specialist work, and secondly this is supplemented by general histopathological reporting material according to remaining point capacity.
Main duties of the job
The specialist areas in the department include: Renal Pathology, Dermatopathology, Uropathology, Respiratory Pathology, head and neck pathology, Gynaecological pathology, Non –Gynae Cytology. It is anticipated that the post holder will support and have or be prepared to develop an interest in Dermatopathology, Gynaecology and Gastro Enterology and Renal Pathology and provide support for Respiratory pathology. Support for Non-gynae Cytopathology would also be welcome but other areas of interest will be considered. It is also expected that the post holder will participate in the service and training requirements of the Cervical Screening Programme for the reporting of Histology specimens. The partial subspecialist model is better suited to those with wide experience in histopathology. Following restructuring the main laboratory and processing facilities are at Epsom General Hospital. A satellite lab supporting the renal service, frozen sections, autopsy service, and cytopathology service is located at St Helier. The Skin Immuno fluorescence service is also provided at the St. Helier site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are:
- To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time. 2 To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. 3 To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. 4 To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. 5 On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). 6 To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme. 7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- • High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty . Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
Desirable
- •Interest and experience in Gastro Intestinal Pathology •Interest and experience in Respiratory pathology •Interest and experience in Dermatopathology •Interest and experience in non-gynae cytopathology. Interest and experience in Renal Pathology
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient . Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview). FRCPath or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Language and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team •Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service • Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement • Good interpersonal skills • Enquiring, critical approach to work
Management and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research •Supervision of post graduate trainees •Clinical Governance
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees •Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- •Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development •Personal time management skills • Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/equivalent •Knowledge of NHS system
- • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates • Experience of supervising junior doctors • Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups •Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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This advert is for Consultant Histopathologist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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