73826105 Consultant Cellular Pathologist

Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Approved JD Cons Cell Path CAH approved by RCPath 22Oct26 (pdf)
APPROVED BY ROYAL COLLEGE OF PATHOLOGISTS – 22 OCTOBER 2026
CONSULTANT CELLULAR PATHOLOGIST
Job Description

HSC VALUES
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within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
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What does this look like in
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Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care for and
support. We work across Health and
Social Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
• I work with others and value everyone’s
contribution
• I treat people with respect and dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help
people in both my own and other teams
• I actively engage people on issues that
affect them
• I look for feedback and examples of
good practice, aiming to improve where
possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
• I am sensitive to the different needs
and feelings of others and treat people
with kindness
• I learn from others by listening carefully
to them
• I look after my own health and well-
being so that I can care for and support
others
Excellence
We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
• I put the people I care for and support
at the centre of all I do to make a
difference
• I take responsibility for my decisions
and actions
• I commit to best practice and sharing
learning, while continually learning and
developing
• I try to improve by asking ‘could we do
this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
• I am open and honest in order to
develop trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and practice

JOB TITLE:
CONSULTANT CELLULAR PATHOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT:
Surgery & Clinical Services
BASE/LOCATION:
All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care
Trust. The base hospital for this post is Craigavon Area Hospital
however the post holder may be required to work on any site
within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
REPORTS TO:
Dr C McGalie - Clinical Director – Pathology & Laboratory Services
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Dr S Tariq - Divisional Medical Director – Cancer & Clinical
Services
OPERATIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Mr Declan McClements – Interim Director of Surgery & Clinical
Services
The Southern Trust wishes to recruit a full-time Cellular Consultant Pathologist. This is a
replacement general cellular pathology post with the candidate only required to report histology.
There is currently no requirement for additional breast pathology or diagnostic cytology reporting
within the laboratory and there is no Gynae cytology service in the Southern Trust.
SUMMARY OF POST:
• This is a replacement post, and the successful candidate will join a team of Consultant Cellular
Pathologists.
• This post will participate in a Category B on-call rota (1%).
• This post will attract a salary of £110,681 - £145,517 per annum.
• This is a full-time position, however anyone interested in working part-time / job share is also
welcome to apply.
• Annual leave will be 32 days per annum initially rising to 34 days after 7 years’ seniority, plus
10 statutory and public holidays.
• The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with
expenses in any period of three years.
• A relocation package may also be available if appropriate.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support group which ensures
all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trainer appraiser and supports all doctors through
the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed a Consultant and SAS Lead for
appraisal and revalidation.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid
down by the relevant medical Royal Colleges and the GMC and is committed to providing time
and financial support for these activities.
• The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated with an
NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many additional benefits.

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is one
of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and
provides integrated patient / person centred
services to a population of c.388,688 people in
the local areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon,
Dungannon, South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne.
Employing over 15,000 staff, the Trust provides a
wide range of hospital, community and primary
services. General acute in-patient hospital
services are located at Craigavon Area Hospital
and Daisy Hill Hospital. Acute Mental Health and
intellectual Disability in-patient hospital services
are located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Working in collaboration with GP’s and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based health
and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the community. The
Trust purchases some services, such as domiciliary, residential and nursing care and day care
from private and voluntary organisation.
The Southern Trust is keen to become an employer of choice for Consultants who choose to
spend their career with us. Our doctors play a vital role in the care and treatment of our patients
and in return you can expect a positive experience that will support your development as a key
member of the Southern Trust.
The Southern Trust maintains a strong reputation for teaching and training. Craigavon area
Hospital (CAH) and Daisy Hill Hospital (DHH) are both teaching hospitals of Queen’s University
Belfast (QUB). To maintain our reputation for teaching and to prepare the doctors of the future we
encourage and expect enthusiastic engagement from all staff at all levels.
We teach groups of third and final students in term time, following the curriculum set by the
University. We facilitate work shadowing after final exams for students prior to taking up posts in
August
Much of the formal bedside teaching is delivered by consultants (or delegated to trainees). Students
value the consultants’ experience not only of their chosen specialty but also of their teaching
experience. Consultants are also responsible for induction, assessment, marking cases,
management of complaints etc.
SOUTHERN TRUST ETHNIC MINORITIES STAFF NETWORK
The Southern HSC Trust is an inclusive organisation, inclusive of different races, ethnicity and
cultural backgrounds. We believe that every employee should have the opportunity to flourish
and reach their full potential without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion we have established a Staff Support
Network to support our ethnic minority colleagues (this would include international doctors and
nurses). We would encourage all staff who self-identify as a member of an ethnic minority group
to join.

Such a network within the Trust provides an opportunity for individuals to come together in a
safe, welcoming and shared working environment, to share ideas, raise awareness of
challenges and provide support to each other.
Southern Trust Laboratory Services
The Histopathology and Cytopathology laboratories of the Department of Cellular Pathology are
located at Craigavon Area Hospital and are part of the main Laboratory complex along with
Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology with Serology laboratories.
There is a satellite laboratory at Daisy Hill Hospital which provides Haematology, Blood Transfusion
and Clinical Biochemistry.
The Pathology and Laboratory Service (PLS) is managed within the Cancer and Clinical Services
Division of the Surgery and Clinical Services Directorate of the Southern Trust. The Divisional
Medical Director for Cancer and Clinical Services is Dr Shahid Tariq. The Assistant Director for
Cancer and Clinical Services is Ms Orlagh Murphy.
The Laboratory Service is led by the Clinical Director, currently Dr Clare McGalie (Consultant
Cellular Pathologist), in partnership with the Head of Pathology Services, currently Mr Geoff
Kennedy.
The Clinical Director is responsible for medical and consultant clinical scientist manpower and for
the clinical and strategic direction of the service. This post is appointed by the Director of Surgery
and Clinical Services and the Medical Director and is reviewed every three years. The Clinical
Director is supported by the Lead Consultants in each laboratory discipline.
The Head of Pathology Service is also responsible for strategic direction and for scientific and
administrative staff and for operational issues. They also administer the Laboratory Service
budget.
The Management arrangements are in accordance with the recommendations of the Strategic
Review of Pathology Services, 1995 Paragraphs 422-426.
The Departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Microbiology hold
full UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189. The blood bank is licensed by the medicines and
health regulatory authority (MHRA).
In keeping with accreditation requirements, there is a Quality Manager, currently Miss Pamela
Allen. The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the Quality Management System of the
PLS.
There is a Health and Safety Committee serving the whole laboratory service with nominated
officers within each discipline.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CELLULAR PATHOLOGY
STAFFING:
Consultants -
Dr Aidan Brady Histopathology and diagnostic cytopathology, special interest in GI pathology
(1.0 WTE)
Dr Gareth McClean Histopathology, special interest in urological Pathology. (1.125 WTE)
Dr Marie McFarland Histopathology and diagnostic cytology, special interest in pulmonary, thyroid
pathology and dermatopathology (1 WTE)
Dr Clare McGalie Histopathology, special interest in dermatopathology (0.8 WTE)
Dr Rajeev Shah Histopathology and diagnostic cytopathology, with special interest in
gastrointestinal pathology and gynaecological pathology (1.1 WTE)
Dr Aaron Ervine Histopathology and diagnostic cytology, with special interest in breast
pathology (1.1 WTE)
Dr Michael McKenna Histopathology, special interest in cervical pathology (1.0 WTE)
Dr Christine Swarbrick Specialty Doctor (0.5 WTE)
7.125 Consultant WTE in total
The Lead consultant is Dr Aaron Ervine.
The named pathologist with responsibility for the pathology service within the Southern Trust which
is part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is Dr Aaron Ervine.
The named pathologist with responsibility for the pathology service within the Southern Trust which
is part of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is Dr Rajeev Shah.
These positions are reviewed annually as part of consultant appraisal.
Post-graduate trainee staff
The Department has been recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Regional
Postgraduate Dean, Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training and Education as being suitable
for specialist training. There are Specialist Registrars, on rotation from the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust Histopathology Service.
Biomedical scientists
The Histopathology and Cytopathology laboratories function as a single department with bi-
disciplinary Biomedical Scientists grades 1 and 2 and Medical Laboratory Assistants, uni-
disciplinary BMS 3’s for Histopathology and Cytopathology and a Principal BMS 4 who leads the
BMS and MLA staff.

DIAGNOSTIC WORKLOAD
Number of requests, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
▪ Surgical biopsies 17316
▪ Non-gynaecological cytology 1497
Histopathology services
A wide range of surgical specimens, diagnostic biopsies and therapeutic resections, are processed
and reported. This includes specimens from patients managed by the NHS Breast Screening
Programme and the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. At present, the consultants are
general pathologists who have areas of special interest and expertise. The successful appointee
will practice as a general cellular pathologist however they will be encouraged to develop sub-
specialist expertise in areas to be determined on discussion with colleagues. Currently the greatest
need is for Head and Neck expertise but this is to be discussed with colleagues upon appointment.
Breast and diagnostic cytology are fully catered for in terms of reporting capacity so will not be
required.
Dr Swarbrick, Specialty Doctor in Histopathology carries out specimen dissection; the Consultants
are expected to supervise and direct her as necessary.
The following types of biopsies are reported elsewhere:
• The Regional Haematopathology service is provided by Leeds HMDS.
• Muscle and nerve biopsies are processed and reported by the Department of
Neuropathology, Royal Group of Hospitals, Belfast.
• Renal biopsies from the sub-regional Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital are processed and
reported by the specialist renal histopathologists, at the Royal Hospitals, Belfast.
• Medical liver biopsies are processed and reported by the specialist GI/ hepatobiliary
histopathologists, at the Royal Hospitals, Belfast.
• The Regional Paediatric Pathology service is provided by Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool.
Immunocytochemistry is carried out on a daily basis, as required, and the range of antibodies in
use is constantly updated.
A frozen section service is currently not provided but may be reinstated in the future.
There is access to a Molecular Pathology Service at the Regional Molecular Diagnostic Service
Laboratory, Belfast and to an Electron microscopy service at the Department of Pathology, The
Royal Hospitals, Belfast.
Diagnostic cytopathology services
The reporting of diagnostic cytopathology specimens is carried out only by those Pathologists with
training and expertise in this area and is not required for this post.
Post-mortem examinations
There are no post mortem examinations carried out by the SHSCT pathologists in the Mortuaries
of the SHSCT. All adult hospital or consented post-mortem examinations and medico legal post
mortem examinations are carried out by the pathologists of the Histopathology Department of the
Belfast HSC Trust. The remains of the deceased are transferred to the Mortuary of the Royal
Hospitals, Belfast. All forensic coronial post mortem examinations are carried
out by the State Pathologist or his deputy, in the mortuary of the Department of

Forensic Medicine, Belfast. All foetal, perinatal and paediatric consented post mortem
examinations are carried out in Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool.
The SHSCT maintains a licence with the Human Tissue Authority for the removal and storage of
relevant material from the deceased but not for the making of a post mortem examination. Dr David
Grier (Paediatrician) is the Designated Individual for this licence.
Multidisciplinary team meetings
The pathologists participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for discussion of the diagnosis,
management and treatment of patients with cancer. The meetings take place in Craigavon Area
Hospital and some include videoconferencing to clinical colleagues in Daisy Hill Hospital and
oncology colleagues in the Cancer Centre, Belfast. Attendance at and organisation of these
meetings is shared by the Consultant Pathologists with a designated lead pathologist as a core
team member for each cancer specific site, depending on whether they participate in the relevant
NHS screening programmes and on their special interests. On average, the lead pathologist for
each MDT is allocated 1 PA in their job plan for preparation attendance and decision management
of MDT meetings.
1) Breast, weekly
2) Skin, weekly
3) Urology, weekly
4) Head and neck, weekly
5) Gynaecology, weekly
(Regional Gynaecology, weekly, Cancer Centre, Belfast)
6) Upper gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer, weekly
7) Respiratory, weekly
8) Thyroid, monthly
9) Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Fortnightly
The appointee will be expected to develop an area of special interest complementary to his
colleagues, to contribute to the appropriate Multidisciplinary Team and to deputise for Pathologist
colleagues at MDT meetings.
Most of these MDMs operate as hybrid in person and virtual meetings allowing flexibility in
attendance location and for image sharing but there are facilities for demonstrating macroscopic
and microscopic pathological material, with integrated data projection systems, to audiences in the
MDM rooms located in the main hospital building.
EQUIPMENT
Both histopathology and cytopathology laboratories are well equipped, including the following:
▪ Digital pathology reporting (including home reporting) is fully embedded in the southern Trust
since its implementation in 2021. The majority of consultant pathologists use it as their primary
reporting modality for histopathology. It is expected that diagnostic cytology will be digitised in
the near future.
▪ Access to consultant grade microscopes, including multi-headed microscopes for in-house
teaching.
▪ Digital cameras for macroscopic and microscopic pathology records.

DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES FOR THE APPOINTEE
A dedicated reporting space, a digital reporting station and home digital reporting station will be
available for each consultant.
Each consultant also has access to a computer with access to, LIMS, e-mail and the internet.
Secretarial support for the appointee will be provided from within the department.
Histology reporting is performed through Sectra PACS via digital workstations The laboratory
information system currently in use is WinPath Enterprise and the Southern Trust Cellular
Pathology Department is part of a regional LIMS. Some of the consultants use a voice
recognition system for production of written reports. Others digitally dictate reports which are
typed by secretaries, ready for authorisation.
The Department has a wide range of up-to-date reference textbooks.
The appointee will have access to the Medical Education Centre within the hospital where there
is a well-stocked medical library with books and journals and on-line access to further journals,
Up-to-date medical databases such as Cochrane and Medline and the medical library of Queens
University Belfast.
QUALITY STANDARDS
Laboratory Accreditation
The Departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Microbiology
hold full UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189.
External Quality Assurance Schemes
All Consultants participate in the Scotland and Northern Ireland General Histopathology External
Quality Assurance Scheme. Some consultants participate in the NHS Breast Pathology External
Quality Assurance Scheme, the National Gynaecological Pathology EQA scheme, the National
Slide-based Uropathology EQA scheme and the National Dermatopathology EQA Scheme.
The Histopathology laboratory participates in numerous UK NEQAS schemes along with a
Regional Inter Laboratory External Qality Assessment Scheme.
Internal Quality Assurance
All the consultants discuss difficult or complex cases with colleagues thereby providing quality
assurance and standardisation of reporting. There is a time allocation for this within each
consultants job plan.
TEACHING
Undergraduate medical students
The Specialty Doctor within the Department of Cellular Pathology coordinates the teaching of
medical students (from QUB and UU) during the biannual 3 week Student Selected Component
attachments. The pathologists are involved in various aspects of this teaching.

Postgraduate Cellular Pathology trainees
The Consultants of the Department contribute to the postgraduate medical training programme.
Dr Gareth McClean is the Postgraduate Educational Supervisor.
DUTIES OF THE POST:
The post holder will:
• Together with consultant pathologist colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a
comprehensive histopathology service to the hospital clinicians and General Practitioners of
the Southern Area. This will include being available to offer advice to clinicians on how best
to use the Service. The major clinical specialties are: Gastrointestinal, Skin, Breast,
Gynaecology, Urology, Respiratory, ENT and Thyroid. The work is distributed using a
modified version of the RCPath workload point’s scheme.
• Supervise specimen dissection by the Specialty Doctor, undertake specimen dissection as
needed.
• Be required to co-operate with their colleagues in the development and
improvement/extension of the cellular pathology services and to keep up to date with
innovations within the profession.
• Be encouraged to develop/enhance a sub-specialist expertise to meet the needs of the
department. The area of sub-specialist expertise will be decided on discussion with
colleagues and take into account the needs of the service. Assistance in the development
of expertise will be provided through granting and funding of study leave. The post holder
will be responsible for pathology input into the MDT relevant to their own area of special
interest. The job plan will be modified accordingly. Pathologists in the department provide
cover for each MDT lead Pathologist when on leave.
• Be required to undertake with consultant pathologist colleagues the professional supervision,
management and training of trainee medical staff and other professions associated with
Cellular Pathology: The hospital is approved for both undergraduate and post graduate
teaching. The post holder will be required to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching. Training is available for Specialist Registrars from Belfast Deanery on a 6 month
placement (Usually one). Medical students spend three weeks (biannually) within the
department as part of one of their Student Selected Modules. This is supervised by the
Specialty Doctor.
• Be required to participate in the Clinical Governance Framework of the Southern Trust.
o Audit
o Risk Management
o Incident reporting and investigation
o Attendance at Cellular Pathology Specialty Meetings
o Quality Management
o Promoting evidence based medicine
• Be required to assist in the management and administrative duties of the Department.
• Be required to participate in appropriate internal and external quality assurance/ proficiency
schemes, relevant to their areas of practice.

• Be required to participate in Continuing Professional Development. The Southern Trust will
provide time (up to 10 days study leave per year) and financial support for attendance at UK
and international meetings and conferences.
• Be required to undergo annual appraisal. The Appraisal Scheme is administered in line with
national and regional guidelines and as described in “Medical Staff Appraisal Scheme” policy
and procedures, available on the Trust Intranet. The RASP online appraisal and revalidation
system is in use in the Trust. The appraisal is sent to the Medical Director for review and
quality assurance. The Appraisal scheme forms the platform for reviewing information
required by the GMC for revalidation.
• Provide cover for their pathologist colleagues during their leave of absence (sick /
professional leave, annual leave, study leave). Locum cover is not usually provided.
• Participate in Category B on-call rota (1%) for clinical advice. There is no provision of an out
of hours biopsy reporting service.
• Ensure they are contactable by telephone when on-call.

PROPOSED JOB PLAN / ROTA PATTERN
A provisional job plan is outlined below which illustrates the content, however not necessarily the
distribution of the individual fixed sessions. It is indicative only and may be subject to change
following discussion with your clinical manager to deliver against service delivery.
DAY
TIME WORK ACTIVITY
LOCATION
HOURS
Total
Prem
DCC SPA APA EPA
Mon

09.00 – 13.00 Microscopy
CAH
4
8
13.00 –13.30 QA consultation 0.5
13.30 – 17.00 Microscopy 3.5
Tues
09.00 – 10.30 Microscopy
CAH
1.5
8
10.30 – 11.00 QA consultation 0.5
11.00 – 13.00 Microscopy 2.0
13.00 – 17.00
Core SPA, CPD, audit, teaching,
administration 4
Wed
09.00 – 11.00 Microscopy
CAH
2.0
8
11.00 – 11.30 QA consultation 0.5
11.30 – 13.00 Microscopy 1.5
13.00 – 17.00 MDT meeting 4
Thurs
09.00 – 11.00 Microscopy
CAH
2.0
8
11.00 – 11.30 QA consultation 0.5
11.30 – 13.00 Microscopy 1.5
13.00 – 17.00
Core SPA, CPD, audit, teaching,
administration 4
Fri
09.00 – 11.00 Microscopy
CAH
2.0
8
11.00 – 11.30 QA consultation 0.5
11.30 – 13.00 Microscopy 1.5
13.00 – 17.00 Microscopy 4
TOTAL HOURS 32 8
40
PAs 8.0 2.0 10
Programmed Activities Number of PAs/ Sessions
Direct Clinical Care 8.0
Supporting Professional Activities 2.0 (in year 1 with
subsequent review)
Premium time
On call
Total PAs 10
Emergency Work
On-call agreed Category:
(consultants only)
Category B
On-call % Supplement 1%

The allocation of Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) and/or direct patient care included in
the Job Plan will be subject to review and may be increased if the post holder wishes to
undertake additional activity above the minimum required for revalidation, providing this has
been approved by the Clinical Director.
Balance between Direct Clinical Care and Other Programmed Activities
The Trust expects that all consultants undertake a minimum of 1.5 SPA’s (6 hours) in their job
plan every week. The Trust also recognises that there are various activities as identified by all
the Divisional Medical Directors in each directorate and approved by the Medical Director where
additional SPA time will be necessary. Where a newly appointed consultant will be involved in
these additional SPA commitments, the precise balance of Programmed Activities in their job
plan will be reviewed on appointment and agreed as part of their individual Job Plan review.
These supporting professional activities may include participation in training of other staff,
medical education, continuing professional development, formal teaching of other staff, audit,
job planning, appraisal, research, clinical management and local clinical governance activities
are recognised within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Programmed Activities for additional HPSS responsibilities and external duties will also be
allocated for special responsibilities that have been formally approved and/or appointed by the
Trust.
JOB PLAN REVIEW
This Job Plan is subject to review at least once a year by you and the Clinical Director before
being approved by the Chief Executive. For this purpose, a copy of the current Job Plan (and
Job Description, if appropriate), including an up-to-date work programme which may result from
a diary exercise and objectives agreed at annual appraisal, together with note(s) provided by
either side – of any new or proposed service or other developments need to be available. In the
case of a new employee, a review of the Job Plan will take place 3 months after commencement
and annually thereafter.
If it is not possible to agree a Job Plan, either initially or at an annual review, there are agreed
procedures for facilitation and appeal with the final decision normally being accepted by the
Trust Board.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post will be contracted in accordance with:
Consultant Terms and Conditions which can be viewed at:
CLICK HERE
If you would like any additional information about this post, for example details of the
specialty or existing staff, please contact the Dr Aaron Ervine – Clinical Lead
Consultant,– Craigavon Area Hospital. Email: Aaron.Ervine@southerntrust.hscni.net
RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of
openness and transparency.

• The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act
in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and
their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through their own actions
and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements,
reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to their manager, and maintaining a
clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and
staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of
all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct
and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff
are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies including for example:
• Smoke Free policy
• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your
designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention
and control.
7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as
part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and
administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All
such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited
exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to be
conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek
advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development, including full
participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise their potential
and continue to meet the demands of the post.
9. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to
patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes
into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be
subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended

to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the
individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned
from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the
Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

JOB TITLE Consultant Cellular Pathology
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE
Surgery & Clinical Services
LOCATION: Craigavon Area Hospital
SALARY £110,681 - £145,517 pa based on full-time
hours
HOURS Full-time (10 PA’s)
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it
clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not
being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration
E1 Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council
(London) with Licence to Practice or be able to obtain by
time of appointment;
1
Shortlisting by
Application
Form
E2 Hold FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent
qualification.
E3 Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of
a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in
Histopathology, 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.
E4 Experience of a broad range (to include at least 1 of the
following areas Gastrointestinal, Skin, Thyroid,
Gynaecology, Urology, Respiratory and ENT) of
Histopathology and current evidence of competency in
independent reporting.
Other E5
Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern
Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
2
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/
selection stage:
Knowledge /
Skills / Abilities
E5
Knowledge of current issues in Cellular Pathology and
experience of independent reporting.
Interview
E6
Understanding of the implication of clinical governance.
1
If successful at interview, applicants will be required to provide proof of their GMC application.
Applicants must be registered, with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
2
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits
them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the
requirements of the post in full.

E7
Have an interest in teaching.
E8 Ability to lead and engender high standards of care.
E9 Ability to develop strategies to meet changing demands.
E10 Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
E11
Effective Communication skills to meet the needs of the
post and interpersonal skills.
E12 Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
E13
Ability to effectively train and supervise medical
undergraduates, postgraduates and biomedical scientists.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to
ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience /
Qualifications
D1 Experience and current evidence of competency in
reporting Head and Neck Pathology.
Shortlisting by
Application
Form
D2 Hold higher degree MD/PhD.
D3 Have some formal training and experience in teaching
methods.
D4 Have management experience.
D5 Have interest in Information Technology.
D6 Have an interest in Research.
Ref No: 73826105 Date: October 2026
If you are interested in this consultant post but are perhaps not due to obtain your
CCT within the next 6 months we would still be very keen to hear from you. Please
feel free to register your interest in this post by forwarding an expression of interest
and your expected CCT date via email to
Medical.Recruitment@southerntrust.hscni.net
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet
the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should
clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below,
using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation
reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must
clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment
is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to
carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this
post can be confirmed.

THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Successful applicants:
• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting
salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has
experience relevant & equivalent to the post.
• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1
st
day of their employment. A number of
flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time
working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated
hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking
for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful
applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working
provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing
employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.