Senior Cervical Cytology Specialist NHSCSP-Aligned

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support a comprehensive Cytopathology service at St Peter's Hospital.

The role requires primary and rapid screening of cervical cytology and adherence to NHSCSP accuracy standards. Responsibilities include maintaining competency through NHSCSP EQA, attending 3 yearly update courses, and performing semen analysis for fertility.

Qualifications

• Certificate in cervical cytology per NHSCSP requirements.
• Screening experience with Hologic ThinPrep systems.
• Experience with HPV-positive ThinPrep slides.
• Active CPD through regular update courses and NHSCSP participation.

Responsibilities

• Screen and report cervical cytology according to NHSCSP guidelines.
• Maintain screening cadence of 3,000 cytology slides per year.
• Undertake annual update courses and ongoing professional development.
• Perform semen analysis for fertility and post-vasectomy analysis as trained.
• Participate in departmental IQA/EQA schemes and document results.

Skills

Cervical cytology

ThinPrep

HPV screening

LIMS WinPath

CPD & EQA

Education

NHSCSP City & Guilds level 3 diploma in Cervical Cytology

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Degree-level equivalent in Cytology

Tools

WinPath LIMS

Job description

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support a comprehensive Cytopathology service at St Peter's Hospital.

The role requires primary and rapid screening of cervical cytology and adherence to NHSCSP accuracy standards. Responsibilities include maintaining competency through NHSCSP EQA, attending 3 yearly update courses, and performing semen analysis for fertility.