Specialist Cytoscreener

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support a comprehensive Cytopathology service.

The role requires screening a minimum of 3,000 cervical cytology slides per year and ongoing professional development. The post involves training in semen analysis for fertility testing and working with advanced equipment and IT to deliver a safe Cytology service to users.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cytoscreener following NHSCSP guidelines.
• Willingness to screen a minimum of 3,000 cervical cytology slides per year.
• Commitment to 3 yearly update training and ongoing CPD.
• Willingness to undertake semen analysis training for fertility testing.

Responsibilities

• Screen and report cervical cytology in line with NHSCSP guidelines.
• Maintain professional competency and participate in EQA and update courses.
• Support semen analysis training and post-vasectomy analysis when required.

Job description

Fulfil the role of an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support the provision of a comprehensive Cytopathology service.

Perform the preparation, screening and reporting of cervical cytology in accordance with NHSCSP guidelines i.e. individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.

Undertake essential 3 yearly update training + continuing personal and professional development.

Use specialist knowledge, complex equipment and IT in order to deliver a safe and effective Cytology service to users.

Main duties of the job

• Support the provision of Gynaecologic diagnostic cytopathology service by screening and performing rapid review or cervical cytology cases.
• Maintain professional competency in cervical cytology by complying with the requirements of the NHSCSP, including EQA participation and attending 3 yearly update courses.
• To undertake training in and perform semen analysis for fertility (including National EQA samples and internal QA) and post vasectomy analysis.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

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