Job overview Fulfil the role of an experienced Specialist Cytoscreener to support the provision of a comprehensive Cytopathology service. Perform the preparation, screening and reporting of cervical cytology in accordance with NHSCSP guidelines i.e. individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum. Undertake essential 3 yearly update training continuing personal and professional development. Use specialist knowledge, complex equipment and IT in order to deliver a safe and effective Cytology service to users. Advert Support the provision of Gynaecologic diagnostic cytopathology service by screening and performing rapid review or cervical cytology cases. Maintain professional competency in cervical cytology by complying with the requirements of the NHSCSP, including EQA participation and attending 3 yearly update courses. To undertake training in and perform semen analysis for fertility (including National EQA samples and internal QA) and post vasectomy analysis. Working for our organisation 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 Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org Detailed job description and main responsibilities To have the qualifications, specialist knowledge and experience required to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology i.e. 90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormals and 95% for high grades. Undertake an appropriate update course in Cervical Cytology every three years To comply with NHSCSP requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology. Individual screeners are currently required to screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum. Responsible for the assessment and reporting of negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens, recording their own work and that of colleagues as appropriate. Perform rapid review of primary screened negative and inadequate cervical cytology. Identification of potential abnormalities within cervical cytology specimens for subsequent interpretation by a designated checker. To identify and retrieve appropriate histories on patients to enable appropriate management of the samples in line with the appropriate NHSCSP Screening protocol algorithms. Participate in departmental IQA and EQA schemes (including the mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme) and to review slides from relevant cases for teaching IQC and clinical governance