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

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
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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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
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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