Biomedical Scientist/Training Officer

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Cytology screener to ensure compliance with NHSCSP requirements in screening cervical cytology. The role includes training for ongoing education and participation in quality assurance processes. Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, career development support, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified to primary and rapid screen cervical smears.
• Deliver specialist training for students.
• Knowledge of HPV primary screening technology.

Responsibilities

• Screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.
• Assess and report on negative cervical cytology specimens.
• Participate in departmental EQA schemes and quality control.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Prioritisation skills

Initiative

Competent in using Excel spreadsheets

Education

IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

NHSCSP certificate in cervical cytology (or equivalent)

IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cytology or Equivalent

IBMS Training Qualification

Tools

BSPS LIMS (e.g., Winpath Enterprise)

Job description

Employer Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location Chertsey, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 29 May 2025

Job summary

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

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens + the identification of potential abnormalities within cervical cytology specimens for subsequent interpretation by a designated checker

To work with university tutors and other education professionals as a workplace representative and assessor to support staff studying part time for biomedical science/apprenticeship degrees.

To deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete the IBMS registration and specialist portfolios.

To represent the Cytology department at BSPS network training group meetings.

Main duties of the job

To hold the qualification required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades.

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

The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years and attend any training or CPD activities appropriate to this post.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens + the 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 pathway management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithm for HPV triage and TOC.

To participate in departmental EQA schemes, internal quality control exercises (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance.

To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

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.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job description

Job responsibilities

To hold the qualification required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades.

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

The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years and attend any training or CPD activities appropriate to this post.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens + the 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 pathway management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithm for HPV triage and TOC.

To follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to be proactive in the development of these by suggesting improvements, and piloting revisions.

To participate in departmental EQA schemes, internal quality control exercises (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance.

To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

To use and maintain laboratory equipment within the department according to Trust and departmental policy.

To assist in the supervision of work experience students, volunteers and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols.

To work with university tutors and other education professionals as a workplace representative and assessor to support staff studying part time for biomedical science/apprenticeship degrees.

To deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete the IBMS registration and specialist portfolios.

To act as internal accessor for NHSCP trainee cytoscreeners.

To represent the Cytology department at BSPS network training group meetings.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To hold the qualification required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades.

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

The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years and attend any training or CPD activities appropriate to this post.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens + the 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 pathway management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithm for HPV triage and TOC.

To follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to be proactive in the development of these by suggesting improvements, and piloting revisions.

To participate in departmental EQA schemes, internal quality control exercises (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance.

To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

To use and maintain laboratory equipment within the department according to Trust and departmental policy.

To assist in the supervision of work experience students, volunteers and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols.

To work with university tutors and other education professionals as a workplace representative and assessor to support staff studying part time for biomedical science/apprenticeship degrees.

To deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete the IBMS registration and specialist portfolios.

To act as internal accessor for NHSCP trainee cytoscreeners.

To represent the Cytology department at BSPS network training group meetings.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical scientist
• NHSCSP certificate in cervical cytology (or equivalent).
• IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cytology or Equivalent

Desirable

• Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible.
• Competent working with Excel Spread sheets

Essential

Essential

• Qualified to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears
• Be able to deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete the IBMS registration and specialist portfolio's.
• IBMS Training Qualification
• Assessor Training for NHSCP trainee cytoscreeners.
• Understanding of HPV primary screening technology

Desirable

• Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise
• Experience and knowledge of routine gynae and/or Non gynae processing techniques

Person Specification
Essential

Essential

• IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical scientist
• NHSCSP certificate in cervical cytology (or equivalent).
• IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cytology or Equivalent

Desirable

• Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible.
• Competent working with Excel Spread sheets

Essential

Essential

• Qualified to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears
• Be able to deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete the IBMS registration and specialist portfolio's.
• IBMS Training Qualification
• Assessor Training for NHSCP trainee cytoscreeners.
• Understanding of HPV primary screening technology

Desirable

• Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise
• Experience and knowledge of routine gynae and/or Non gynae processing techniques

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St Peter's Department, Cytology Department

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

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