# Trust Locum Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-locum-consultant-histopathology-gynaecological-histology/c62988c1-e21a-481a-841f-7e0b21ea620a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-locum-consultant-histopathology-gynaecological-histology/c62988c1-e21a-481a-841f-7e0b21ea620a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Pathology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109725 - £145478 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (.) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 10 sessions per week (.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T11:01:07.332Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Hastings/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Histopathology/Histopathology-v8069109 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8069109?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 someone with recent NHS experience. 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. 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 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. ## Job Details 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 someone with recent NHS experience. 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. ## Job Description 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. 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. ## 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 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. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups **Desirable** - Educational qualification ### Training and experience **Essential** - Applicants that are UK trained should have wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology and Cytology - Applicants must have subspecialty experience in gynaecological histopathology - Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT **Desirable** - Experience as a Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology ### Administration Management **Essential** - Understanding of Laboratory management Evidence of participation in staff management - Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal - Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams **Desirable** - Management course and/or qualifications - Knowledge of the structure of Health Service ### Personal skills & attributes **Essential** - Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team - Leadership qualities - Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services - Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills **Desirable** - Good presentation skills - Demonstration of initiated projects ### Qualifications & Registration **Essential** - MB BS or equivalent - Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent - Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) **Desirable** - MD or equivalent - BSE accreditation ### Audit, Research and Publications **Essential** - Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Understanding of the role of research **Desirable** - Completion and/or Publication of audit projects - Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality - Ability to lead clinical research project ## Documents - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) - [trust locum consultant histo gynae (docx, 97.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10360358) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.