Specialist Cytoscreener

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

Specialist Cytoscreener

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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.

About us

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.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities

To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades.

Undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years..

To comply with NHSCSP requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology. Individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.

Responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens, recording their own work and that of colleagues as appropriate.

Perform rapid review of primary screened negative and inadequate cervical cytology.

Identification of potential abnormalities within cervical cytology specimens for subsequent interpretation by a designated checker.

To identify and retrieve appropriate histories on patients to enable appropriate management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithms.

Participate in departmental IQA and EQA schemes (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance

Person Specification

• NHSCSP City and Guilds level 3 diploma in Cervical Cytology or equivalent)
• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above to include Math's and English.
• Evidence of screening experience for the Hologic thin prep system.
• Experience in screening HPV positive Hologic thin prep slides
• Experience of routine Cytology specimen processing techniques
• Evidence of H&S, COSHH, Information governance and manual handling training.
• Record of consistently acceptable screening sensitivity figures.
• Use of LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry.
• Evidence of successful participation in the NHSCSP cervical screening EQA scheme.
• Evidence of CPD through attendance of regular update courses and participation in laboratory based activities.
• Experience and evidence of continuing professional development equivalent to degree level in this specialized field.
• Competent in infertility and post vasectomy techniques.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital, Cytology Department

£33,677 to £40,996 a yearper annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-HS8930-ED

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital, Cytology Department