Job Description

Assist in the provision of the non-gynaecological Cytology service including FNA and EBUS clinics on all BSPS sites.
Supervision of the NG Cytology advanced clinic support workers team based on the SPH site.
Primary screening and rapid review of cervical cytology cases.
Expert review (checking) of cervical cytology cases.
Other duties commensurate with a Band 7 Senior Biomedical scientist level position.
Main duties of the job
To have the expert skills to assist in the provision of the Non-gynaecological Cytology service including FNA and EBUS clinics on all BSPS SITES.
To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and perform the expert opinion-checking role for abnormal cervical cytology. The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update courses in Cervical Cytology and will also be expected to attend various conferences and symposia in order to maintain knowledge that is current and valid.
To comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormal and 95% for high grades.
To have the analytical and judgemental skills to be able to perform all appropriate technical procedures in use within the Non-Gynaecological Cytology section of the department and to work autonomously when taking the necessary steps in dealing with all technical operational problems which may arise.
To have the advanced analytical and judgemental skills to act as a source of special expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).
Participate in the supervision of the Non Gynae preparation laboratory on the St Peters Hospital site
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa348,270 to xc2xa354,931 a year per annum inc. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-HS0503-ED
Job locations
St. Peters Hospital
Guilford Road
Chertcey
KT16 0PZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have the expert skills to assist in the provision of the Non-gynaecological Cytology service including FNA and EBUS clinics on all BSPS SITES.
To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and perform the expert opinion-checking role for abnormal cervical cytology. The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update courses in Cervical Cytology and will also be expected to attend various conferences and symposia in order to maintain knowledge that is current and valid.
To comply with NHSCSP requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology. Individual screeners (including checkers who perform cytology screening) are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum; checkers must see a minimum of 750 slides per year.
To 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.
To check and authorise appropriate categories of gynaecological cytology reports including flagged cases requiring recall period confirmation.
To have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to perform the checking of cervical cytology cases classed as abnormal by the primary screener or rapid review screener.
To have the analytical and judgemental skills to be able to perform all appropriate technical procedures in use within the Non-Gynaecological Cytology section of the department and to work autonomously when taking the necessary steps in dealing with all technical operational problems which may arise.
To have the knowledge and experience required to assess new techniques and equipment for their suitability for adoption by the Cytology department.
To have the advanced analytical and judgemental skills to act as a source of special expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).
Participate in the supervision of the Non Gynae preparation laboratory on the St Peters Hospital site Job description
Job responsibilities
To have the expert skills to assist in the provision of the Non-gynaecological Cytology service including FNA and EBUS clinics on all BSPS SITES.
To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and perform the expert opinion-checking role for abnormal cervical cytology. The post-holder must undertake an appropriate update courses in Cervical Cytology and will also be expected to attend various conferences and symposia in order to maintain knowledge that is current and valid.
To comply with NHSCSP requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology. Individual screeners (including checkers who perform cytology screening) are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum; checkers must see a minimum of 750 slides per year.
To 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.
To check and authorise appropriate categories of gynaecological cytology reports including flagged cases requiring recall period confirmation.
To have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to perform the checking of cervical cytology cases classed as abnormal by the primary screener or rapid review screener.
To have the analytical and judgemental skills to be able to perform all appropriate technical procedures in use within the Non-Gynaecological Cytology section of the department and to work autonomously when taking the necessary steps in dealing with all technical operational problems which may arise.
To have the knowledge and experience required to assess new techniques and equipment for their suitability for adoption by the Cytology department.
To have the advanced analytical and judgemental skills to act as a source of special expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).
Participate in the supervision of the Non Gynae preparation laboratory on the St Peters Hospital site
Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• MSc in cellular Pathology/IBMS qualification HSD (Higher Specialist Diploma in Cytopathology ).

Desirable

• Advanced analytical and judgemental skills expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).

Essential
Essential

• MSc in cellular Pathology/IBMS qualification HSD (Higher Specialist Diploma in Cytopathology ).

Desirable

• Wide experience and specialist knowledge of routine gynae and non-gynae Cytology techniques

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• MSc in cellular Pathology/IBMS qualification HSD (Higher Specialist Diploma in Cytopathology ).

Desirable

• Advanced analytical and judgemental skills expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).

Essential
Essential

• MSc in cellular Pathology/IBMS qualification HSD (Higher Specialist Diploma in Cytopathology ).

Desirable

• Wide experience and specialist knowledge of routine gynae and non-gynae Cytology techniques