Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are:
1. To at all times, comply withthe GMCs 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 Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6 To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are:
1. To at all times, comply withthe GMCs 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 Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6 To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7 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. oApplicants 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
- oHigh 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
- oInterest and experience in Gastro Intestinal Pathology oInterest and experience in Respiratory pathology oInterest and experience in Dermatopathology oInterest and experience in non-gynae cytopathology
Management and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research oSupervision of post graduate trainees oClinical Governance
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees oAbility to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- oFamiliarity within issues of service organisation and development oPersonal time management skills oHas attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/equivalent oKnowledge of NHS system
- oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates oExperience of supervising junior doctors oExperience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups oAbility 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 oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement oGood interpersonal skills oEnquiring, critical approach to work
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. oApplicants 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
- oHigh 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
- oInterest and experience in Gastro Intestinal Pathology oInterest and experience in Respiratory pathology oInterest and experience in Dermatopathology oInterest and experience in non-gynae cytopathology
Management and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research oSupervision of post graduate trainees oClinical Governance
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees oAbility to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- oFamiliarity within issues of service organisation and development oPersonal time management skills oHas attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/equivalent oKnowledge of NHS system
- oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates oExperience of supervising junior doctors oExperience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups oAbility 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 oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement oGood interpersonal skills oEnquiring, critical approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
