Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Cytology senior biomedicalscientist with expertise of working in a busy cervical screening laboratory to join our UKASaccredited Department based at St Peters Hospital in Chertsey.
We are looking for someone motivated, keen to learn and develop new skills, who has a flexibleapproach to work and is able to work under pressure. The successful candidate will be working ina HPV primary screening department that also provides Quality, Andrology and semenCryopreservation services.
Experience of both checking abnormal cervical Cytology cases and fertility testing would beadvantageous but not essential for this post, as full training can be given.
Working hours will be during core laboratory hours of Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19.00, althoughthere is some flexibility within this.
As an organisation, we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHSPension Scheme, NHS discounts, and opportunities for flexible working and access to onsitechildcare provisions (nursery).
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Primary screening, rapid review and checking of triage (HPV +ve) cervical cytology slides.Supervising and training all grades of staff within the cervical screening team.
- To be responsible for ensuring all the appropriate quality issues are addressed within thedepartment in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements and accreditationstandards.
- Participation (rota) in the supervision of the Non Gynae Cytology preparation laboratory.Performing staff appraisals and developing personal development plans.
- Participation in the Andrology testing service (Fertility and post vasectomy) on severalBSPS network sites.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Primary screen, rapid review and check gynaecological cytology slides.Supervise the staff in the Non Gynae preparation laboratory.
- To facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of the Pathology Quality ManagementSystem (QMS) for the benefit of users of the service and its staff. This will be in liaison withthe Quality Managers (QMs) and General Manager (GM).
- Perform Fertility and post vasectomy testing on several BSPS sites.
- Participate in the departments support of FNA clinics.
- Conduct staff appraisals and develop personal development plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Primary screen, rapid review and check gynaecological cytology slides.Supervise the staff in the Non Gynae preparation laboratory.
- To facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of the Pathology Quality ManagementSystem (QMS) for the benefit of users of the service and its staff. This will be in liaison withthe Quality Managers (QMs) and General Manager (GM).
- Perform Fertility and post vasectomy testing on several BSPS sites.
- Participate in the departments support of FNA clinics.
- Conduct staff appraisals and develop personal development plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science
- HCPC registered Specialising in Cytology
- MSc Cellular Pathology or IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio Cytopathology
- NHSCSC in Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Apprasisal Training
- Ipassport Training
- Training Qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recent Checking Experience Within an HPV Screening Laboratory
- Excellent Team Player
- Quality Management Training and Knowledge
- Management Qualification
- Root Cause Analysis Training
- Audit Training
Desirable
- Experience in CRM, Ipassport, Winpath, Non Conformities
- CPD and EQA Participant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science
- HCPC registered Specialising in Cytology
- MSc Cellular Pathology or IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio Cytopathology
- NHSCSC in Cervical Cytology
Desirable
- Apprasisal Training
- Ipassport Training
- Training Qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recent Checking Experience Within an HPV Screening Laboratory
- Excellent Team Player
- Quality Management Training and Knowledge
- Management Qualification
- Root Cause Analysis Training
- Audit Training
Desirable
- Experience in CRM, Ipassport, Winpath, Non Conformities
- CPD and EQA Participant
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
