East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Trust Locum Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology
The closing date is 23 August 2026

Job summary
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.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE APPLY

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.

About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
£109725 - £145478 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 374-CQ-1085-K
Job locations: Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

Job 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
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

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

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

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

Teaching
Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Department
Dr Zainab Ali
03001334684