Cervical Screening Provider Lead
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Job overview
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)
- 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.
Working for our organisation
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:
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Detailed job description and main 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 England’s local screening and immunisation team
- Local Community and Sexual Health Clinics
- Primary Care
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registration with the relevant professional body
Experience
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- Able to interpret national and local policy and guidance to determine need for changes across all areas of the pathway
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.