Job Ref: 231-11-CY-02
Salary: £18,402 to £21,798 pro rata pa
Location: Birmingham
Department: 231 Cytology Dept. (GLD)
Closing Date: December 10 2011
A self motivated qualified Cytoscreener, preferably with experience of reporting SurePath LBC samples is needed. However, conversion training can be provided on site for those with ThinPrep LBC experience. Post-holder will undertake the following duties:
Main Duties:
- Primary screening of gynaecological cytology smears, to identify potentially abnormal cases, which require further review. Thereafter, make a considered judgement in order to suggest an appropriate cytological result grade, in line with NHSCSP reporting practice.
- Participate in internal quality control schemes, e.g. rapid review.
- Reporting of “negative” gynaecological cytology smears as appropriate. Decision making to include management recommendations for future smear interval, dependent upon clinical details, previous history and/or treatment, in line with NHSCSP reporting practice.
- Duplicate screening of gynaecological cytology smears, as required, e.g. as a mentor for trainees/other colleagues as appropriate
- Participate in internal/external quality assurance programmes.
- Attend multi-header feedback/training sessions for interesting cases
- Assist in identification and compilation of cases for use in laboratory slide library/BCTC teaching material.
- Provide assistance in research and teaching aspects of department.
- Attend Clinico-Pathology Meetings, as appropriate.
- Attend in-house Journal Club meetings.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 ‘O’ levels/GCSE passes or equivalent.
- City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Cervical Cytology or NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology or equivalent.
- Evidence of Cervical Cytology EQA scheme participation.
- Evidence of meeting NHSCSP standards for Cervical Screening.
- Willing & able to undertake minimum continual mandatory training requirements
- SurePath LBC qualified or willing to undertake ThinPrep to SurePath conversion.
- Current continuous experience of Cervical Cytology Screening and Reporting.
- Experience of reporting SurePath cervical cytology samples would be an advantage, however conversion training for ThinPrep experienced screeners will be provided.
- Experienced in the use of laboratory computer software.
- Excellent oral and written communications (accuracy & high level of written English essential).
- Ability to plan, organise time and resources and assess priorities.
- Proven ability to work independently and self motivate.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Capacity and willingness to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work with people at all levels and professional groups.
- Regular daily attendance Monday to Friday.
- Flexible working to meet the needs of the service as required e.g. start and finish times may change dependant upon service requirements.
- Use of Computer system essential in job role.
- Colour vision requires assessment to ensure provision of appropriate equipment.
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