Senior Biomedical Scientist – Cytology Quality
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9234-26-0503 |
Summary
Examination of liquid based cervical cytology preparations to include primary screening, checking of referred cases rapid re- screening, reporting of negative and inadequate samples. All other cases must be referred to Consultant Cytopathologists /Advanced BMS Practitioner with opinion on diagnosis and management. Be responsible for highly complex specialist microscopical and analytical equipment on a daily basis and authorises fitness for clinical use Perform clerical procedures associated with cervical cytology including entering reports on the database. Examination and quality check of both conventional and liquid based non-gynaecological cytology preparation. Perform clerical procedures associated with non-gynaecological cytology including use of PAS and patient summary care record. Assist in recruitment and selection of Cytopathology staff, taking part in interviewing as appropriate Quality assurance To be fully conversant with Cytopathology services; relevant statutory requirements, the clinical governance, risk management and quality audit policies and procedures of the Trust and the system(s) of accreditation in use. To devise and maintain a total Quality Management System in Cytopathology. To generate & feedback quarterly screener, checker & pathologist reporting profiles. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.