Senior Consultant Biomedical Scientist – Cervical Cytology

Transformation Unit; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time and one part-time Consultant Biomedical Scientist (Band 8b) to lead independent cervical cytology reporting in the East Midlands. The role includes MDT participation, IT system development, and staff training, with flexible working options.

The successful candidate will have Advanced Specialist Diploma Cervical Cytopathology, extensive cytology experience, and a commitment to quality and professional

Qualifications

• Senior clinical experience in cervical cytopathology.
• Experience reporting into MDTs.
• Experience with IT / LIMS systems.
• Knowledge of HPV process and pathway.
• Knowledge of QMS and incident reporting within the cervical screening programme.
• CPD participation.
• Strategic management and forward planning.

Responsibilities

• Work at consultant level in cervical cytopathology, independently reporting cervical screening samples.
• Participate in MDTs across the laboratory footprint, primarily by Teams.
• Support in maintaining and developing our IT systems.
• Training of Departmental staff and rotational resident doctors.

Skills

Senior clinical experience

MDT reporting experience

IT / LIMS systems knowledge

HPV process knowledge

QMS and incident reporting knowledge

CPD participation

Strategic management and forward-plANN

Education

Advanced Specialist Diploma Cervical Cytopathology

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time and one part-time Consultant Biomedical Scientist (Band 8b) to lead independent cervical cytology reporting in the East Midlands. The role includes MDT participation, IT system development, and staff training, with flexible working options.

The successful candidate will have Advanced Specialist Diploma Cervical Cytopathology, extensive cytology experience, and a commitment to quality and professional