Consultant Histopathologist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust -
Epsom

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£113,565 - £150,569 a year
15 hours ago

Qualifications

GMC
English
Supervising experience
Teaching
Time management

Full job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area

Consultant Histopathologist

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref

343-CON-288

Site

Epsom and St.Helier sites

Town

Epsom

Salary

£113,565 - £150,569 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

19/08/2026 23:59

Interview date

18/09/2026

"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

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.

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 Renal Pathology 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are:

1. To at all times, comply with the GMC’s 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 Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6 To participate in the Trust’s 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 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. Interest and experience in Renal Pathology

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

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Management and Teaching Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Language and Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

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