Cytoscreener/trainee Cytoscreener-pathology - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The shift pattern for this position is Monday - Friday , the service also covers Saturday mornings and Public holidays

NHS GGC are looking for a Cytoscreener/Trainee Cytoscreener to participate in the screening and analysis of Cervical Smears.

Complete training to undertake the duties which correspond to those required of a Cytology Screener, under the supervision of HCPC Registered BMS staff
Participate in the screening and analysis of Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) Cervical Smears.
Provide the support skills to aid in the delivery of patient material in a suitable form for screening and or diagnostic purposes as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment.
Rotate through all sections of the laboratory requiring a range of tasks and practices e.g. specimen reception, data entry, HPV/LBC specimen processing, reagent preparation, archiving.
Work under supervision and with other staff to deliver the service to the standards set.

Trainee Cytoscreeners will complete a structured training programme to become a qualified Cytoscreener. Once fully trained the post holder will be expected to competently undertake all activities required of a Cytoscreener. This includes the on-going post certification participation in the National Gynaecological Cytopathology EQA Scheme.