Consultant Histopathologist

AAC Interview Date: 18th September 2026

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.

Job description

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. Interest and experience in Renal Pathology

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

About the employer

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.