About this role
Job summary
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Cytology department was chosen in 2019 to be the provider of HPV primary testing for the East of England. This means that we are now testing up to 450,000 cervical screening samples per year for HPV using the high throughput Roche Cobas systems for patients across the East of England.
The laboratory also currently processes around 2,000 diagnostic cytology samples per year.
It is a very busy department, and is sited in modern, well-equipped accommodation at the Cotman Centre, on Colney Lane.
Part time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
As post holder, your duties will include:
Primary screening and rapid review of liquid based cervical cytology preparations and reporting of negative and inadequate samples. Clerical procedures associated with liquid based cervical cytology, to include sample registration, scanning of forms, entering own negative and inadequate reports on the database for routine cervical cytology and negative reports for Primary HPV screening. Assisting in the specimen reception - checking forms, retrieving and preparing vials for HPV testing. Assisting in the laboratory with routine technical procedures associated with liquid based cervical cytology including operation of the T5000/T2000 processor, staining and mounting as required. Participation in internal and external quality assessment including the National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) EQA scheme. We can offer:
Flexible working hours Fully funded training & development Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Primary screening and rapid review of liquid based cervical cytology preparations and reporting of negative and inadequate samples. Clerical procedures associated with liquid based cervical cytology, to include sample registration, scanning of forms, entering own negative and inadequate reports on the database for routine cervical cytology and negative reports for Primary HPV screening. Checking forms, retrieving and preparing vials for HPV testing. Routine technical procedures associated with liquid based cervical cytology including operation of the T5000/T2000 processor, staining and mounting as required. Participation in internal and external quality assessment including the National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) EQA scheme. Participation in in-house training, CPD or CEC and a formal triennial update course. Keep up to date with NHSCSP documentation, health and safety requirements, and relevant scientific literature and Trust policies. To participate in annual appraisal and complete Trust mandatory training as appropriate. To assist in histopathology under histology senior staff supervision To carry out other duties as requested by senior staff as appropriate. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completion of training programme for Cytology Screeners Relevant UK Screening Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience of primary screening of at least 3000 preparations per annum
Skills Essential
Participation in External Quality Assurance (EQA), including NHSCSP Communication skills, organisational skills
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Personal qualities required - motivation, initiative, effective team member, assertive, flexibility and the ability to maintain a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address The Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)