Expert Biomedical Scientist / ASD Trainee in Cytopathology

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026 to support an individual who has extensive experience in Cervical cytology and would like the opportunity to develop towards the role of Consultant Biomedical Scientist.

This is a 'stand alone' trainee role, not a Consultant BMS role.

During your training you would be expected to carry out the role of 'Checker', undertake shadow reporting and attend a rotation of MDTs to gain experience prior to taking the ASD examination in Cervical Cytology.

• Undertake the required training programme to acquire the ASD in Cytopathology

Participate in checking of all grades of cervical screening samples, giving appropriate management recommendations – Issue negative and inadequate diagnostic reports – Refer difficult and abnormal cases for a second opinion

Support with delegated responsibility when required for the day to day management of the laboratory functions in an effective and efficient way ensuring the department works within the Standard Operating Procedures laid down by Senior Management

Participate internally in the education, training and development of departmental clinical, technical and support staff grades and externally in the training of sample takers in the community

Participate in CPD, ensuring personal standards of scientific/technical proficiency are maintained to the highest levels

Participate in both internal and external quality assurance schemes adopted by the department, to include annual EQA assessment and mandatory updates held at an accredited Cytology Training Centre

Closing date of advert:24 March 2025

Date of interview:7 April 2025

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions

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• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Monday 24 Mar 2025