The Cellular Pathology department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to appoint two Locum Consultant Histopathologists to join their friendly, efficient team of 6 Histopathologists; we have one full time position and one part time position available.
The post holders will play a full part in the provision of a diagnostic pathology service to the Trust and will be expected to contribute to the provision of a cancer pathology service for one or more anatomical sites, complementing the interests of the consultants already in post.
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 is live with Digital Pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system, in combination with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Part of our vision is to allow the opportunity of remote reporting to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
The posts can be based at either the Conquest site or the Eastbourne 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.
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.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Zainab Ali Job title: Head of Department Telephone number: 0300 133 4684
Dr Zainab Ali on 0300 133 4584 (ext. 771157)
Informal discussions or department visits are encouraged and welcome
