Consultant Histopathologist NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

AAC Interview Date: 15th August 2025 AM

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 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.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient . Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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

Management and Teaching Experience

Essential criteria

• Audit/Research •Supervision of post graduate trainees •Clinical Governance
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees •Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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

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