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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Base Leicester Royal Infirmary / Cross site required. Remote working supported

Infirmary Way

Leicester

LE1 5WW

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358-6294640-WOM