Trainee Cytoscreener-pathology

The shift pattern for this position is Monday - Friday 0900-1700, the service also covers Saturday mornings and Public holidays (0800-1200).

NHS GGC are looking for a Trainee Cytoscreener to participate in the screening and analysis of Cervical Smears.
- Complete training to undertake the duties which correspond to those required of a Cytology Screener, under the supervision of HCPC Registered BMS staff
- Participate in the screening and analysis of Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) Cervical Smears.
- Provide the support skills to aid in the delivery of patient material in a suitable form for screening and or diagnostic purposes as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Rotate through all sections of the laboratory requiring a range of tasks and practices e.g. specimen reception, data entry, HPV/LBC specimen processing, reagent preparation, archiving.
- Work under supervision and with other staff to deliver the service to the standards set.

Trainee Cytoscreeners will complete a structured training programme to become a qualified Cytoscreener. Once fully trained the post holder will be expected to competently undertake all activities required of a Cytoscreener. This includes the on-going post certification participation in the National Gynaecological Cytopathology EQA Scheme.