At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide diagnostic cellular pathology reporting and collaborate with a dynamic team of experts.
- Company: Join Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a diverse and innovative department with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in a respected institution.
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration and FRCPath or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
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 7 existing 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.
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.
Details:
- Date posted: 29 July 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: 343-CON-288
- Job locations: Epsom and St. Helier sites, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG, United Kingdom
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.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
- 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.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
- To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Person Specification:
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.
Values and Behaviours
- Essential: Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient. Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence.
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, Respiratory pathology, Dermatopathology, non-gynae cytopathology, and Renal Pathology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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