Consultant Biomedical Scientist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England seeks a Consultant Biomedical Scientist for the cervical screening service. The role involves clinical advice on patient management, reporting cervical screening samples, and managing regional colposcopy meetings. Ideal candidates should have advanced clinical cytology knowledge, experience in training, and a valid UK professional registration. Join a large team dedicated to providing excellent patient care across Norfolk and surrounding areas.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hour confidential counselling support

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Proven advanced knowledge and skills as a clinical cytologist.
• Capability to give patient management advice according to national guidance.
• Experience in providing training to departmental staff.

Responsibilities

• Report and refer abnormal cervical screening samples.
• Manage review of cases for regional colposcopy meetings.
• Coordinate quality of the entire screening pathway.

Skills

Advanced knowledge as a clinical cytologist

Ability to provide clinical advice

Experience in training staff

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

About the role

The Consultant Biomedical Scientist for the cervical screening service works under the direction of the Cytology Clinical Lead and deputises for the Consultant BMS Lead as required. They will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist, giving clinical advice on patient management and follow‑up recommendations in line with national guidance, and provide specialist training to departmental staff and service users both inside and outside the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Report and refer abnormal cervical screening samples.
• Manage the review of cases for regional colposcopy MDT meetings and review of invasive cases for audit.
• Take the lead as STP regional pathway manager to ensure inter‑organisational co‑operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the STP region within the East of England.
• Serve as the point of focus for communication between the Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service and service users across the STP region, liaising with NHS England & NHS Improvement Screening & Imms Team, SQAS Team, Cancer Registry, regional STP NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
• Ensure professionally managed and coordinated arrangements are in place to meet national requirements applicable to the cervical screening programme.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist.
• Ability to give clinical advice on patient management and follow‑up recommendations in line with national guidance.
• Experience providing specialist training to departmental staff and service users both inside and outside the Trust.
• Current UK professional registration (or eligibility to register) where required.

Visa & Immigration

If you require sponsorship (including if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the GOV.UK website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. The post is advertised as open to all UK nationals and to non‑UK nationals who hold the appropriate visa.

Travel

• Staff parking is available onsite; limited during core working hours, more capacity in evening and weekends.
• Public buses serve the NNUH, with discounted monthly passes available via First Bus & Konect.
• Costessey Park & Ride runs regularly from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH); free for NHS staff. Thickthorn P&R also free. Applications to the Travel Office are required.
• Discounted airport P&R service available; see Konect website for details.
• On‑site bicycle racks and a Beryl station are available; a salary sacrifice scheme also includes cycle‑to‑work options.

DBS

Applicants who work with children or adults will be required to provide information regarding previous convictions and undergo a Criminal Record and Barring Check (DBS).

NHS Service

If appointed, we will establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants need to have current UK professional registration where required by the role.

Application Process

All communication regarding your application will be by email; please check your inbox and spam regularly.

Equality & Diversity

We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. If you meet the minimum criteria and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme – indicate this in the relevant section of your application.

Selection

If you do not hear within the next four weeks, this generally means you have not been shortlisted. If you wish to confirm, please contact the person indicated on this advert.

Flexibility

We may consider alternative working patterns such as part‑time working or contract types such as secondments, depending on circumstances. If you wish to work in a different pattern to that stated in our advert, indicate this in your supporting statement.

About NNUH

At NNUH we aim to provide the best care for every patient and serve over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are the busiest trauma unit in the East of England, caring for nearly 850 trauma patients annually and aspire to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Values

• People‑focused – We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, providing a safe and caring experience for all.
• Respect – We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others' diverse needs.
• Integrity – We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
• Dedication – We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
• Excellence – We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast‑track staff physiotherapy service
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, cycle‑to‑work scheme and home electronics

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!