Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology

Job overview

The post holder will play an active role in the general workload of the department, with an interest in reporting gynaecological Histology.  The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first-class service.  The post would suit either a first-time consultant or an established consultant wishing to relocate.

The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT undertakes histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy pathology.  Consultants share the work in each of the following main specialties: breast pathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, uropathology, and diagnostic cytopathology.  Gynaecological pathology is currently outsourced.  There is no cervical cytology requirement.  Participation in the coronial autopsy service is optional.  The department has recently gone live with Digital Pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system, in combination with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Clinical validation of digital reporting in now under way, with the plan to be fully digitised in the next two years.  Part of our vision is to allow the opportunity of remote reporting to the right candidate. ESHT forms part of the Sussex Pathology Network.  This collaboration is in its infancy and along with ESHT the network incorporates University Hospitals Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital.  We are working together with our network colleagues with a commitment to fulfilling the Network’s maximum potential.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at the Conquest site.  As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical medical, professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients.

Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

• The provision of a first-class service.
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality.
• Sustaining and developing teaching at ESHT.
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.

This position also encompasses the sub-title of ‘Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology’.  This element of the role will be included in your annual appraisal.  The primary role of the lead histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology is to ensure that the Cellular Pathology department at ESHT adheres to National guidance and meets the programme standards in cervical histology reporting.  More detailed information is provided in the Job Description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The department is proudly UKAS accredited, with state of the art equipment, dealing with over 29000 surgical cases and 2000 non-gynae cytology specimens per year.  Consultant workload is allocated using a Warwick workload allocation system.  An established double reporting system for cancer cases is in place to enhance quality assurance.  The case mix is that normally seen in a district general hospital, with consultants taking an integral role in cancer MDTs.

ESHT has two acute sites, located in Hastings and Eastbourne on the southeast coast. The area provides a choice of town or country living at affordable prices with a wide variety of leisure activities available nearby.  There is also easy access to London and London airports.

Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners.  In addition, you will hold MRCPath/FRCPath or an equivalent level qualification.

You must hold a GMC registration with a licence to practice and hold specialist registration; or be within 6 months of your CCT from the interview date.

This post offers the exciting opportunity to practice pathology to a high standard with supportive clinical colleagues in an area affording an enviable quality of life.

A Recruitment & Retention Payment is available for this post, reflecting the importance of the role and our commitment to attracting and retaining high‑quality clinicians. This payment is offered in addition to basic salary and is reviewed regularly in line with local workforce needs.