Overview
The clinical lead is responsible for the clinical leadership, development and performance of a quality‑driven, efficient and effective cervical screening laboratory service. Working with the Cellular Pathology Service Manager, Chief of Service and Cervical Screening Provider Lead, the Laboratory Manager will help ensure efficient use of resources, robust systems of clinical governance and contribution to strategic planning of services. The role includes ensuring inter‑organisational cooperation, communication and processes across the whole screening pathway in the East of England.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme, serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area comprises six regions requiring a coordinated network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception, IT connectivity, and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units, plus a robust cytology failsafe for all referrals and outcomes.
Responsibilities
1. Clinical Lead for the East of England Cervical Screening Service, providing strategic clinical leadership and ensuring quality and governance across the screening pathway.
2. Pathway Manager in the East of England Cervical Screening Service, leading inter‑organisational cooperation, communication and processes within the ICB region.
3. Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Cervical Cytology, delivering advanced clinical cytology expertise, advising on patient management and follow‑up in line with national guidance, and providing specialist training to staff and service users.
4. Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Gynaecological Histopathology, with direct responsibility for providing a clinical diagnostic reporting service for cervical cytology and gynecological histology specimens, guiding clinical action based on interpretation.
5. Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, acting as a role model and upholding values.
Organisation and context
The job description includes a person specification and outlines responsibilities and requirements for these roles. The post comprises four interrelated roles within a single service, with time split between cervical cytology and gynecological histopathology (approximately 50%/50%).
Working for our organisation
Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and become part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. NNUH is a large NHS trust delivering acute care across multiple sites and is a teaching and research hospital at the forefront of innovation. We offer a range of NHS benefits and additional staff support and development opportunities, along with flexible working options where possible.
Benefits and staff support
* Flexible working hours and salary sacrifice schemes
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* On‑site facilities including a staff café, nursery and discount schemes
* Discounted gym memberships and travel support (bus passes, Park & Ride)
* Access to confidential counselling and career development support
Additional information
The post may include requirements such as DBS checks where applicable, UK professional registration where required, and consideration of eligible visa sponsorship if applicable. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and promotes opportunities for all sections of the community.
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