The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Cytology department was chosen to be the provider of HPV primary testing for the East of England. This means that we are testing up to 450,000 cervical screening samples per year for HPV using the high throughput Roche Cobas systems.
The laboratory also currently processes around 3,000 diagnostic cytology samples per year.
It is a very busy department, and is sited in modern, well-equipped accommodation at the Cotman Centre, on Colney Lane.
As Post Holder, Your Duties Will Include
* Working in a high throughput reception area receiving and checking patient samples to ensure suitability for testing
* Working in a high throughput HPV laboratory ensuring efficient workflow
* Working in the Liquid based cytology slide preparation and staining laboratory,
* Potential to complete training programme to attain the NHSCSP Diploma in Cervical Cytology
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Casson Job title: Cytology Manager Email address: Sara.casson@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 286031 #J-18808-Ljbffr