Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Cervical Screening
We are seeking to appoint three enthusiastic and suitably qualified Consultant Biomedical Scientist (CBMS) in Cervical Screening to join our team providing services to the North East and Yorkshire (NEY) Screening Programme based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.
The Cervical Screening Services cover the whole of the North East and Yorkshire area with anticipated activity of 580,000 primary HPV screening tests per annum. Services delivered by the department include cytopathology (both gynaecological and non-gynaecological), Andrology and Semen Cryopreservation.
The post holder will work directly with and as part of a team of seven consultant pathologists and five CBMS. As a specialist in their field, the duties will include reporting and authorising cervical cytology samples at a clinical level and providing appropriate advice on both management and follow-up of patients with normal, abnormal and inadequate results.
The post holder will attend either in person or via video conference and actively contribute to the cervical/colposcopy multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings. This will be in conjunction with Consultant colleagues from the department and Consultant and Colposcopy nursing staff from Colposcopy units covering 39 colposcopy units in the NEY footprint. They will also be expected to assist with the training of cytology staff, ST trainee Pathologists, gynaecological SPR's and Nurse Colposcopists.
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Job
* The post holder will work directly with and as part of a team of Consultant Pathologists and Consultant Biomedical Scientists will report cervical cytology samples, clinically interpret the results and provide guidance to service users on subsequent clinical action or intervention, e.g. referral to Colposcopy.
* To provide specialist expert interpretative skills to the training of Cytology staff.
* To assist the Cervical Screening Provider Lead (CSPL) to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the screening programme linked to the laboratory.
Responsibilities
* To have direct responsibility, equivalent to that of a Consultant Pathologist, for providing a clinical diagnostic reporting service, based on their own interpretation of both cervical cytology specimens and cervical histology specimens precipitating clinical action e.g. treatment, colposcopy or surgery.
* To ensure that appropriate follow up action is taken for all women with abnormal samples.
* To work with colleagues to ensure that the quality of services provided to GPs and other sample takers meets quality standards.
* Attend either in person or via video conference and actively contribute to the cervical/colposcopy and gynaecological multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings. This will be in conjunction with Consultant colleagues from the department and Consultant and Colposcopy nursing staff from Colposcopy units in NEY Cervical Screening Area.
* To assist with the mandatory audit of cervical cancers as outlined in NHSCSP Publication 28.
* To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent Currently registered with the HPC
* NHSCSP Certificate of Competence in Cervical Cytology
* MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
* Certificate in Advanced Practice in Cervical Cytology
* Chartered Scientist Status
Experience
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of cytology practice underpinned by extensive theoretical and practical experience.
* Audit or Research and Development experience
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
* Reliable, responsible and organised, with the ability to work unsupervised.
* Able to recognise and report on a full range of cervical cytology abnormalities. Able to plan and organise complex activities.
* Highly developed analytical and judgemental skills required with ability to maintain prolonged concentration and accuracy.
* Planning and organisational skills.
* Physical dexterity skills.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Literate in laboratory computerisation and IT software applications, presentation and report writing and auditing.
Knowledge
* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
* In-depth knowledge of the quality requirements pertaining to Cytology Laboratories, Colposcopy Clinics and the NHSCSP.
* Extensive knowledge of the biology and epidemiology of gynaecological cancers.
* Knowledge of the national quality standards for the reporting of cervical samples.
* Knowledge of UKAS Accreditation Standards.
* Knowledge of current Educational and Training requirements for cytology staff.
Personal Attributes
* Enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated. Able to relate well to all levels of personnel.
* Approachable and responsive to users and staff requirements.
* Capable of intense periods of concentration.
* Calm and resilient when under pressure. Positive professional role model.
* Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
* Adaptive and proactive.
* Currently undertaking an on-going programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
* Demonstrated personal development.
Special Requirements
* Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements.
* Prepared to work with biological materials.
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.
£58,972 to £68,525 a year Per Annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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