Job Description

Welcome to Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). We have an exciting opportunity for a medically-qualified histopathologist who holds FRCPath Part 2 or is within 6 months of being awarded GMC specialist registration by CCT or CESR to work at East Surrey Hospital - part of Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - rated as Outstanding by the CQC.



We are one of the country's highest-performing, most integrated and most respected NHS Pathology networks. Our focus on clinical excellence means that we are the perfect place for you to progress as a professional. Our friendly, supportive, open culture makes this a unique place to support great patient care. We are proud to be NHS-managed, and are driven to provide the best quality service for our patients. We strive to be an exemplar network for how modernised, innovative pathology services can be delivered for today's NHS.

BSPS serves six hospitals across five NHS Trusts:

Ashford and St Peter's Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey Hospital.



Applications are invited for a whole-time (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA) substantive consultant histopathologist post that requires knowledge, skills and experience in general histopathology reporting as well as sub-specialty interest and experience in Head & Neck/Thyroid reporting and MDT work. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm and drive, who are good communicators and team-workers, who foster productive working relationships with colleagues, and who are committed to patients, their safety and the quality of the services we provide.



The successful candidate will join a team established for 10 consultants at East Surrey Hospital. The main laboratory is at the Royal Surrey County hub, with cut-up and reporting being retained at East Surrey Hospital. A programme to roll out digital pathology imaging across the BSPS network is currently underway. There are active working collaborations with the Surrey Cancer Centre at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and other acute sites across BSPS.



There are opportunities for flexible working, including from home and at other hospital sites in the network, as well as for developing a role in clinical leadership, coronial work and academic, teaching and research activity through the Trust's active R&D department and its associations with Brighton & Sussex Medical School and the University of Surrey.



We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.



Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.



We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.



The counties of Surrey and Sussex provide an ideal mix of beautiful countryside (the North Downs, the South Downs and an Area of Outstanding Beauty around Box Hill); vibrant city life in Brighton and via easy access to London; a wonderful range of National Trust, National Heritage and other places of interest, such as Wakehurst Place, the Bluebell railway, Epsom racecourse, Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium, and many wineries; excellent schools and colleges; and easy access to Europe and further afield via Gatwick Airport and the nearby Channel Tunnel. The Trust offers a contribution towards relocation expenses.



It is highly recommended that prospective candidates take the opportunity to come and visit the Trusts. Should you wish to discuss these posts informally or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Vish Iyer at vishwas.iyer@nhs.net or Dr Bruce Stewart at bruce.stewart@nhs.net.



For further information regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.