Consultant BMS Gynae Cytology & Histology, Screening Clinical Lead
LocationGreater Norwich Area, United Kingdom
Posted At3/13/2026
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Description
Job Summary
The post is composed of three complex roles: clinical leadership for the service and two consultant-level direct clinical care roles in two related specialties:
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for full details.
The post is composed of three complex roles: clinical leadership for the service and two consultant-level direct clinical care roles in two related specialties:
- Clinical Lead for the East of England Cervical Screening Service
- Pathway Manager in the East of England Cervical Screening Service
- Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Cervical Cytology
- Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Gynaecological Histopathology
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Lead for the East of England Cervical Screening Service
- Pathway Manager in the East of England Cervical Screening Service
- Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Cervical Cytology
- Consultant Biomedical Scientist in Gynaecological Histopathology
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Date posted
11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
234-25-E2702
Job locations
Cytology, Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINCIAL LEAD FOR THE EAST OF ENGLAND CERVICAL SCREENING SERVICE
The clinical lead is responsible for the clinical leadership, development and performance of quality-driven, efficient and effective cervical screening laboratory service. Working together with the Cellular Pathology Service Manager, Chief of Service and Cervical Screening Provider Lead and Laboratory Manager will actively work to ensure efficient and effective use of resources, developing and maintaining robust systems of clinical governance and contributing to the strategic planning of services. The role of the clinical lead is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the East of England.
PATHWAY MANAGER FOR {indicate region}
EAST OF ENGLAND ICB REGION
The role of the pathway manager is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the ICB region within East of England.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regions each requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity, and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
The Pathway Manager is the point of focus for communication between the Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service and the service users across the ICB region. This includes NHS England, NHSE Screening team, NHSE Screening QA Team, Cancer Registry, regional ICB NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
The role is to ensure that professional, well managed and coordinated arrangements are in place for meeting national requirements applicable to those parts of the cervical screening programme.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
The Consultant Biomedical Scientist will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist, giving clinical advice on patient management and follow-up recommendations in line with national guidance; and to provide specialist training to departmental staff and to service users both inside and outside of the Trust.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN GYNAECOLOGICAL HISTOPATHOLOGY
The role of the pathway manager is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the ICB region within East of England.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regions each requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity, and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
The Pathway Manager is the point of focus for communication between the Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service and the service users across the ICB region. This includes NHS England, NHSE Screening team, NHSE Screening QA Team, Cancer Registry, regional ICB NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
The role is to ensure that professional, well managed and coordinated arrangements are in place for meeting national requirements applicable to those parts of the cervical screening programme.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
The Consultant Biomedical Scientist will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist, giving clinical advice on patient management and follow-up recommendations in line with national guidance; and to provide specialist training to departmental staff and to service users both inside and outside of the Trust.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN GYNAECOLOGICAL HISTOPATHOLOGY
To have direct responsibility, equivalent to that of a Consultant Pathologist, for providing a clinical diagnostic reporting service, based on their own interpretation of both cervical cytology specimens as well as gynaecological histology specimens precipitating clinical action.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regional NHSE Programme Boards each region requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINCIAL LEAD FOR THE EAST OF ENGLAND CERVICAL SCREENING SERVICE
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regional NHSE Programme Boards each region requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
CLINCIAL LEAD FOR THE EAST OF ENGLAND CERVICAL SCREENING SERVICE
The clinical lead is responsible for the clinical leadership, development and performance of quality-driven, efficient and effective cervical screening laboratory service. Working together with the Cellular Pathology Service Manager, Chief of Service and Cervical Screening Provider Lead and Laboratory Manager will actively work to ensure efficient and effective use of resources, developing and maintaining robust systems of clinical governance and contributing to the strategic planning of services. The role of the clinical lead is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the East of England.
PATHWAY MANAGER FOR {indicate region} EAST OF ENGLAND ICB REGION
The role of the pathway manager is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the ICB region within East of England.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regions each requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology recep
PATHWAY MANAGER FOR {indicate region} EAST OF ENGLAND ICB REGION
The role of the pathway manager is challenging and will be expected to take the lead and ensure that inter-organisational co-operation, communication and processes are in place to maintain the quality of the whole screening pathway across the ICB region within East of England.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regions each requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology recep
tion services, IT connectivity, and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
The Pathway Manager is the point of focus for communication between the Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service and the service users across the ICB region. This includes NHS England, NHSE Screening team, NHSE Screening QA Team, Cancer Registry, regional ICB NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
The role is to ensure that professional, well managed and coordinated arrangements are in place for meeting national requirements applicable to those parts of the cervical screening programme.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
The Consultant Biomedical Scientist will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist, giving clinical advice on patient management and follow-up recommendations in line with national guidance; and to provide specialist training to departmental staff and to service users both inside and outside of the Trust.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN GYNAECOLOGICAL HISTOPATHOLOGY
The Pathway Manager is the point of focus for communication between the Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service and the service users across the ICB region. This includes NHS England, NHSE Screening team, NHSE Screening QA Team, Cancer Registry, regional ICB NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and community clinics, iCaSH sexual health clinics, HM military and HM Prison institutions.
The role is to ensure that professional, well managed and coordinated arrangements are in place for meeting national requirements applicable to those parts of the cervical screening programme.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
The Consultant Biomedical Scientist will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and experience as a clinical cytologist, giving clinical advice on patient management and follow-up recommendations in line with national guidance; and to provide specialist training to departmental staff and to service users both inside and outside of the Trust.
CONSULTANT BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST IN GYNAECOLOGICAL HISTOPATHOLOGY
To have direct responsibility, equivalent to that of a Consultant Pathologist, for providing a clinical diagnostic reporting service, based on their own interpretation of both cervical cytology specimens as well as gynaecological histology specimens precipitating clinical action.
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regional NHSE Programme Boards each region requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Person Specification
Essential
The Norfolk & Waveney cervical screening service is the lead provider for the East of England HPV Primary cervical screening programme serving approximately 400,000 women per year. The East of England area is comprised of 6 regional NHSE Programme Boards each region requiring a coordinated and efficient network of sample transport links from primary care to pathology reception services, IT connectivity and direct referrals to 18 regional colposcopy units a robust cytology failsafe of all patent referrals and outcomes.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Experience
Essential
Skills
- MSc or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
- IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
- Stage C conjoint RCPath/IBMS examination for BMS Histopathology reporting in Gynaecological Pathology.
Experience
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of cytology and gynaecological histology practice
- Breaking Bad News Training
Essential
- Enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated. Able to relate well to all levels of personnel
Skills
- High level of interpersonal and communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills
- Teaching, training and lecturing experience.
Person Specification
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Essential
- High level of interpersonal and communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills
- Teaching, training and lecturing experience.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Cytology, Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UB
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Cytology, Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UB
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Cytology, Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UB
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Cytology, Cotman Centre, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UB
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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