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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is Monday – Friday 09.00-17.00, the service also covers Saturday mornings and Public holidays (08.00-12.00).
NHS GGC are looking for a Cytoscreener to participate in the screening and analysis of Cervical Smears.
The Pathology Department NHSGG&C provides a full and comprehensive Histopathology and Cytopathology service, including Paediatric Pathology and Neuropathology and associated services to the population of Glasgow & Clyde, hospital based users, users in Primary Care and General Practice; customers in the private sector, and to colleagues in university and other teaching establishments. The Department is also a tertiary referral centre and National referral centre.
The centralised Pathology Department within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GGC) is located within a purpose built laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).
The workload comprises up to 215,000 HPV & 90,000 LBC cervical screening requests p.a. and more that 20,000 non gynaecological cytopathology (including semenology) investigations.
Main Job Purpose:
- Undertake the duties which correspond to those required of a Cytology Screener, under the supervision of HCPC registered BMS staff
- Participate in the screening and analysis of Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) Cervical Smears.
- Provide the support skills to aid in the delivery of patient material in a suitable form for screening and or diagnostic purposes as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Rotate through all sections of the laboratory requiring a range of tasks and practices e.g. specimen reception, data entry, HPV/LBC specimen processing, reagent preparation, archiving.
- Work under supervision and with other staff to deliver the service to the standards set.
- Provide training and mentoring for less experienced staff in relevant processes and skills relating to service delivery.
Essential requirements for this position are:
- City & Guilds Diploma in Cervical Cytology or an appropriate Certificate in Cervical Screening recognised by the NHSCSP.
- Previous experience in interpretation of cervical smears.
- Successful participation in Cervical Cytology EQA Scheme
- Knowledge of the NHSCSP/SCSP guidelines
Desirable requirements for this position are:
- Trained & certified in LBC technology, as currently used in NHS Scotland
- Working knowledge of the SCCRS system
Informal Contact: Nicola Small, 0141 354 9461, Nicola.small2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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