Specialist Cytoscreener

Job summary

Fulfil the role of an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support the provision of a comprehensive Cytopathology service.

Perform the preparation, screening and reporting of cervical cytology in accordance with NHSCSP guidelines individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.

Undertake essential 3 yearly update training + continuing personal and professional development.

Use specialist knowledge, complex equipment and IT in order to deliver a safe and effective Cytology service to users.

Main duties of the job

Support the provision of Gynaecologic diagnostic cytopathology service by screening and performing rapid review or cervical cytology cases.

Maintain professional competency in cervical cytology by complying with the requirements of the NHSCSP, including EQA participation and attending 3 yearly update courses.

To undertake training in and perform semen analysis for fertility (including National EQA samples and internal QA) and post vasectomy analysis.

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, 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 ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades.

Undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years..

To comply with NHSCSP requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology. Individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.

Responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens, recording their own work and that of colleagues as appropriate.

Perform rapid review of primary screened negative and inadequate cervical cytology.

Identification of potential abnormalities within cervical cytology specimens for subsequent interpretation by a designated checker.

To identify and retrieve appropriate histories on patients to enable appropriate management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithms.

Participate in departmental IQA and EQA schemes (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

NHSCSP City and Guilds level 3 diploma in Cervical Cytology or equivalent) 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above to include Math's and English. Evidence of screening experience for the Hologic thin prep system. Experience in screening HPV positive Hologic thin prep slides

Desirable

Experience of routine Cytology specimen processing techniques Evidence of H&S, COSHH, Information governance and manual handling training.

Essential

Essential

Record of consistently acceptable screening sensitivity figures. Use of LIMS Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry. Evidence of successful participation in the NHSCSP cervical screening EQA scheme. Evidence of CPD through attendance of regular update courses and participation in laboratory based activities.

Desirable

Experience and evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to degree level in this specialized field. Competent in infertility and post vasectomy techniques.

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