Main area Health Science/Medical/Specialist Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract Permanent: 8 hours per week
Hours Part time - 8 hours per week
Job ref 358-6294640-WOM
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Base Leicester Royal Infirmary / Cross site required. Remote working supported
Town Leicester
Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum / pro rota for part time hours
Salary period Yearly
Closing 23/01/2025 23:59
Cervical Screening Provider Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) within UHL by overseeing and co-ordinating all the aspects in line with NHSCSP guidelines. This will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of NHSCSP pathways. Persons likely to be able to fulfil the role are:
* Consultant cellular pathologists
* Non-training grade experienced senior colposcopists or consultant colposcopists
* Laboratory lead biomedical scientists (BMS) or consultant BMS
* Senior nurse colposcopists or lead colposcopy nurses
Designed administrative support (0.3 WTE) will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Job Plan
Responsible for individual caseload within the 0.2 WTE session including:
* 0.05 x meetings and SPA activity (research/ audit/ EQA/ mandatory training/ CPD)
KEY RESULT AREAS
* To act as the centre for communications about the NHS Cervical screening programme; coordinating relevant histology and colposcopy and advising Trust management on cervical screening matters.
* To ensure that laboratory and colposcopy performance complies with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidelines and standards and take appropriate action where they do not. This includes ensuring that appropriate links are maintained between general practices, the laboratory and colposcopy clinic/ clinics and that suitable, timely treatment is available for women with cervical cytology abnormalities.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
* Deputy Cervical Screening Provider Lead
* Leads for gynaecology, colposcopy and histopathology
* Gynaecological cytology / virology leads at off site testing laboratory
* Clinical lead for cancer services
* Deputy Medical Director and other Trust senior managers
* Trust business, legal and contracting personnel
* Public Health England (PHE) Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS)
* NHS England’s local screening and immunisation team
* Local Community and Sexual Health Clinics
* Primary Care
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registration with the relevant professional body
Experience
* At least 5 years’ experience at a senior level in a suitable role within the NHSCSP
* Advanced knowledge of NHSCSP guidelines and pathways
* Understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Able to interpret national and local policy and guidance to determine need for changes across all areas of the pathway
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Vishanthi Shesha Job title Consultant Gynaecologist - Colposcopy Lead Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07832384997
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