HealthJobsUK

Job overview

Applications are sought for Consultant Cellular Pathologists to join a dynamic team of twelve consultants working in the cellular pathology department at the St Richards Chichester. St Richards hospital is one site across the University Hospitals Sussex NHS foundation trust (UHSussex). The post is a whole-time equivalent fixed term for one year.      

The department has a large and varied workload with a system of generalist reporting.  An applicant would ideally be able to report two or three sub-specialities. It would be desirable if one of those sub-specialties is Gynaecological pathology, an interest in gastrointestinal pathology would also be useful. The department can accommodate other specialty interests. 

The histopathology department is undergoing an accelerated period of change following the creation of UHSussex and the formation of a larger pathology network. There are opportunities for service development with full executive support. We would like to appoint a consultant to be part of these once in a generation changes. One exciting example is the implementation of a complete digital histopathology solution.  

The University hospitals of Sussex NHS trust spans both East and West Sussex, providing care for a highly populated stretch of the south coast. 

Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Dr Ceri Morgan (Consultant Cellular Pathologist and clinical lead West side) [email protected]

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed term consultant post within a generalist cellular pathology department.  

The appointed individuals would be independently reporting specimens across a couple of specialties, attending MDTs, engaging in clinical governance and participating in the running of the cellular pathology laboratory.

There would be an opportunity for the appointee to be a clinical supervisor to trainee histopathologists.

The post would be based at the St Richards site in Chichester.  

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do