Consultant BMS in Cervical Screening Pathway Manager for EoE

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Biomedical Scientist to lead the cervical screening service across the STP region. Responsibilities include managing quality in cervical screening and providing clinical training. Candidates should possess IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology and NHS experience. The role offers flexible working hours, excellent pension schemes, and various support benefits. Skilled worker sponsorship is available, alongside professional registration requirements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Registration with a UK professional body is required.
• Desirable to have Breaking Bad News Training and a record of publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the national cervical screening service.
• Ensure quality maintenance across the East of England STP region.
• Provide specialist training to staff and service users.
• Report and refer abnormal cervical screening samples.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of NHS Cervical Screening Programme principles and practice

Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills

Forward thinking, aware of current issues and future trends

Teaching experience

Education

IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology

NHSCSP Certificate of Cervical Cytology

Job description

Overview

The Consultant Biomedical Scientist will lead national cervical screening service across the STP region, providing specialist cytology, clinical advice, training and pathway management. Reporting to the Cytology Clinical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Report and refer abnormal cervical screening samples and manage review of cases for regional colposcopy MDT meetings and invasive cases for audit.
• Lead and ensure inter‑organisational co‑operation, communication and processes to maintain quality across the STP region within East of England.
• Manage the pathway programme: communicate with NHS England & NHS Improvement Screening & Imms Team, SQAS Team, Cancer Registry, regional STP NHS Trusts, GP surgeries, community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
• Ensure professional, well managed and coordinated arrangements meet national requirements.
• Provide specialist training to departmental staff and service users inside and outside the Trust.

Qualifications

• IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
• NHSCSP Certificate of Cervical Cytology.
• Breaking Bad News Training (Desirable).

Experience

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of cytology practice.
• Proficient in quality and clinical audit, administration and development of cytology services.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS Cervical Screening Programme principles and practice.
• Forward thinking, aware of current issues and future trends.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills.
• Teaching experience (Desirable).
• Record of publications (Desirable).

Aptitude

• Enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated. Able to relate well to all levels of personnel.
• Calm and resilient under pressure.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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 pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours 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

Employer

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UH.

Registration & Sponsorship

UK professional registration required. Skilled worker sponsorship available. Disclosure and Barring Service check required.