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 course in Cervical Cytology every three years and will also be expected to attend various conferences andsymposia in order to maintain knowledge that is current and valid.To authorise negative and inadequate cervical smear reports and have advanced skills in using the pathology IT system to conduct audits of the department NG workload and the specialist knowledge and experience required to interpret the findings.To have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to pre-screen abnormal non gynae samples prior to the slides going to a medical member of staff for reporting.To have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to provide a specimen adequacy assessment when attending fine needle aspiration procedures on any BSPS site.To have the analytical and judgemental skills to be able to perform all appropriate technical procedures in use within the department and to work autonomously when taking the necessarysteps 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 departmentTo have the advanced analytical and judgemental skills to act as a source of special expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).To have the specialist knowledge and practical experience necessary to work in conjunction with the General Manager and the Operational and Performance Manager to ensure compliance with accreditation standards the laboratory is required to adhere to.To escalate as required to the Non Gynae Clinical Lead and or Specialist Lead To have the analytical and judgemental skills to be able to assist the Operational and Performance Manager in organizing and facilitating in-house training, testing and certification of technical staff and in-house training of junior medical staff if required,To have the line management and organisational skills required for the supervision and instruction of BMSs, Cytoscreeners and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols. This will involve supervision of the team leaders managing the gynae prep room and non-gynae preparation laboratories.To have the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to manage the departments equipment including maintenance, repair and the assessment and purchase of new equipment when necessaryTo ensure the implementation of new and existing policies and to propose and develop changes to practice that will contribute to service improvement.To have the specialist knowledge and skills required to perform root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions in the discharging of audit non-conformities and other non-conformities in line with BSPS protocols and accreditation standards.To have the specialist training and skills required to both conduct appraisals of laboratory staff and develop training plans/manage performance issues. To have the specialist knowledge and skills necessary supervise the departmental training officer and ensure that Statutory and Mandatory Training and other essential staff training + competencies are kept current and relevant. This includes ensuring that all staff participatein essential CPD activities