Clinical Cytologist / Lead Diagnostic Cytology

Working through the Operational and Performance Manager and GeneralManager, and in close liaison with the Non Gynae Clinical lead and Specialty Lead, be a key member of the management team responsible for the day today management of staff within the department. This will includerecruitment, allocation of workload, assessment of performance, and ifnecessary management of performance related issues.Be an experienced Cytologist with the technical and diagnostic abilities tooperate specialist equipment and perform highly complex tests that oftenrequire the application of advanced interpretative and decision making skills.Demonstrate expert professional skills and advanced knowledge requiredof clinical biomedical scientist working at the level defined by the Diplomaof Expert Practice (DEP) in Non Gynaecological Cytology. This willspecifically include the reporting of negative urine and respiratory nongynaecologic specimen's equivalent to at least one RCPath definedworkload session per week.Have the advanced analytical and judgement skills to deal with highlycomplex situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison ofoptions such as attending FNA and EBUS clinics to provide an sampleadequacy service to optimise use of precious diagnostic material.Participate in weekly MDT meetings by preparing, pre-screening, orretrieving case slides including urgent cases from EBUS and FNA clinicsrequired for consultant review.Main duties of the job 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 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 advanced analytical and judgemental skills to act as a source of special expertise in all areas of Cytology (Gynae, Non Gynae).To have the line management and organisational skills required for the supervision and instruction of BMS's, 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 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.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics