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Job summary

Main area
Cytology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
16 months (Fixed Term/Secondment Contract ends 30/06/2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week, may include Saturday working.)
Job ref
320-CDCS-3540
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/03/2025 23:59
Interview date
07/04/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Expert Biomedical Scientist / ASD Trainee in Cytopathology

Band 7

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

This is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026 to support an   individual who has extensive experience in Cervical cytology and would like the opportunity to develop towards the role of Consultant Biomedical Scientist.

This is a 'stand alone' trainee role, not a Consultant BMS role.

During your training you would be expected to carry out the role of 'Checker', undertake shadow reporting and attend a rotation of MDTs to gain experience prior to taking the ASD examination in Cervical Cytology.

Pease check the IBMS website at Cervical Cytology - Institute of Biomedical Science for full details of the ASD examination process. and portfolio requirements.

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake the required training programme to acquire the ASD in Cytopathology
    Participate in checking of all grades of cervical screening samples, giving appropriate management recommendations – Issue negative and inadequate diagnostic reports – Refer difficult and abnormal cases for a second opinion
     Quality checking and coding of abnormal reported work returned by Consultant Histopathologists and HPV tested samples, including management action.
     Support with delegated responsibility when required for the day to day management of the laboratory functions in an effective and efficient way ensuring the department works within the Standard Operating Procedures laid down by Senior Management
     Participate internally in the education, training and development of departmental clinical, technical and support staff grades and externally in the training of sample takers in the community
      Participate in CPD, ensuring personal standards of scientific/technical proficiency are maintained to the highest levels
     Participate in both internal and external quality assurance schemes adopted by the department, to include annual EQA assessment and mandatory updates held at an accredited Cytology Training Centre

Closing date of advert:24 March 2025

Date of interview:7 April 2025

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Biomedical Science Degree Accredited with IBMS or equivalent-cytology/cellular pathology
  • HCPC registration
  • Relevant MSc or Equivalent
  • NHCSCP Certificate of Competence
  • Specialist Portfolio in Cytopathology or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Management / Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Member or Fellow of the IBMS
  • At least 7 years post registration experience of primary screening in cervical cytology
  • At least 3 years experience in a 'checking' role
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience working in a management role within an NHS laboratory

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Guy
Job title
Cytology Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 783547
Additional information

Caron Roberts -  Consultant Biomedical Scientist / Cervical Screening Provider Lead

01332 789327

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