Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) within UHL by overseeing and co-ordinating all the aspects in line with NHSCSP guidelines. This will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of NHSCSP pathways. Persons likely to be able to fulfil the role are:
Consultant cellular pathologists
Non-training grade experienced senior colposcopists or consultant colposcopists
Laboratory lead biomedical scientists (BMS) or consultant BMS
Senior nurse colposcopists or lead colposcopy nurses
Designed administrative support (0.3 WTE) will be provided
Main duties of the job
Job Plan
Responsible for individual caseload within the 0.2 WTE session including
0.15 x WTE CSPL activities
0.05 x meetings and SPA activity (research/ audit/ EQA/ mandatory training/ CPD)
KEY RESULT AREAS
To act as the centre for communications about the NHS Cervical screening programme; coordinating relevant histology and colposcopy and advising Trust management on cervical screening matters
To ensure that laboratory and colposcopy performance complies with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidelines and standards and take appropriate action where they do not. This includes ensuring that appropriate links are maintained between general practices, the laboratory and colposcopy clinic/ clinics and that suitable, timely treatment is available for women with cervical cytology abnormalities.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with:
Deputy Cervical Screening Provider Lead
CSPL administrative support
Leads for gynaecology, colposcopy and histopathology
Gynaecological cytology / virology leads at off site testing laboratory
Clinical lead for cancer services
Deputy Medical Director and other Trust senior managers
Trust business, legal and contracting personnel
CMG Boards
Public Health England (PHE) Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS)
NHS Englands local screening and immunisation team
Local Community and Sexual Health Clinics
Primary Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with:
Deputy Cervical Screening Provider Lead
CSPL administrative support
Leads for gynaecology, colposcopy and histopathology
Gynaecological cytology / virology leads at off site testing laboratory
Clinical lead for cancer services
Deputy Medical Director and other Trust senior managers
Trust business, legal and contracting personnel
CMG Boards
Public Health England (PHE) Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS)
NHS Englands local screening and immunisation team
Local Community and Sexual Health Clinics
Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience at a senior level in a suitable role within the NHSCSP
- Advanced knowledge of NHSCSP guidelines and pathways
- Understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to interpret national and local policy and guidance to determine need for changes across all areas of the pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience at a senior level in a suitable role within the NHSCSP
- Advanced knowledge of NHSCSP guidelines and pathways
- Understanding of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to interpret national and local policy and guidance to determine need for changes across all areas of the pathway
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
