NEYCSP Biomedical Scientist - Non-Gynaecological Cytology - Team Lead
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-25-0159 |
Summary
The post holder will: Act in a way that promotes patient care and maintains the integrity of the Department Maintain and promote the professional image of the department, Clinical Pathology Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy. Supervise the screening officer team in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures and departmental Health and Safety Policies. Follow good practice in line with professional guidelines and UKAS standards. Work within the Terms and Conditions of Employment. Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and Divisional guidelines. Contribute to the provision of materials, advice and support for the Clinical Users of the service To primary screen cervical samples within NHSCSP and laboratory guidelines, reporting those that are negative or unsatisfactory and referring those that are abnormal to senior colleagues. The post holder will be expected to communicate authorised test results to clinicians and give advice regarding the suitability of sample type and collection methods for these tests. To monitor stocks of reagents and consumables associated with the designated section. To check and give opinion and advice when requested by colleagues concerning the evaluation and interpretation of any suspect cells in cervical samples. This may involve leading multi-header microscope discussions. To take part in rapid review QC systems, approaching colleagues screening work in a sensitive and tactful manner with view to identifying and interpreting any false negative reports and referring any detected to senior colleagues. To assist the Departmental Manager to collect, collate and interpret statistical information relating to the performance of screening staff and the laboratory as a whole. To assist the Departmental Manager in all aspects of Clinical Governance and quality management including incident reporting and analysis. To take part in quality control and assessment programs operating within the department. This includes the participation in external quality assessment, including proficiency testing. To lead the QC seeding process thus ensuring the laboratory maintains a high degree of quality. To lead on process and lean management thus ensuring the laboratory maintains key performance indicators. To attend and contribute to departmental quality and governance meetings, and to oversee non-clinical SIAFs To take part in audit, double screening and quality assurance reviews of cervical samples and screening histories and managing the implementation of action and correction plans. To deputise for the line manager as required and within the needs of the service. To work autonomously during periods of on-call and in departments away from the laboratory when required. To undertake the supervision of all grades of scientific and support staff within the designated section, planning and prioritising their work on a day to day basis to ensure service needs are met. To support with the recruitment, selection and appointment of NEY Cervical Screening staff, ensuring new appointees receive the appropriate Trust and Departmental (local) induction. To be responsible for recording and authorising staff leave and monitoring and managing sickness absence in accordance with Trust policy for staff within designated section. To be responsible for the implementation of the Trust Disciplinary Procedure where necessary. To appraise NEYCSP staff within designated section and produce personal development plans.