Job summary
- Main area
- Cytology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 323-AC6093-ED-A
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Peter's Hospital
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- £29,812 - £32,715 pa inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2026 10:00
- Interview date
- 10/07/2026
Employer heading
Cytology Specimen Reception Supervisor
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The supervision of the HPV Specimen reception MLA team including daily organisation of staffing levels and trouble shooting.
The training and support of less experienced staff such as trainees, students and pathology support workers.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective service to all users of the Cytopathology Department. This merged department provides a HPV primary screening service to the South East and South Central NHSCSP screening regions.
To assist the HPV SR site manager in running the HPV Specimen team based at SPH.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The supervision of the HPV Specimen reception MLA team including daily organisation of staffing levels and trouble shooting.
The training and support of less experienced staff such as trainees, students and pathology support workers.
To assist the HPV SR site manager in running the HPV Specimen team based at SPH.
Maintenance of a high standard of work, checking specimen and request details, any non-conformity brought to the attention of a senior member of staff.
· To comply with the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
· To follow laboratory procedures as detailed in departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
· To supervise the HPV Specimen reception team through participation in the daily rota system that ensures that the role is covered.
To ensure that daily records covering staff attendance, workload and productivity are maintained and to report any deficiencies to the HPV SR site manager.
· To develop effective working relationships with service users and other staff within Pathology.
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- At least 5 GCSE’s or NVQ to level 3 or equivalent.
- Competent using BSPS LIMS i.e. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry Experience and knowledge of routine gynae and/or non gynae processing techniques Experience & knowledge required to train and supervise less experienced staff
Desirable criteria
- Willing to undergo training to ensure relevant level of knowledge Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with all members of staff Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible
essential
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a cytology specimen reception environment
Desirable criteria
- • Written and verbal communication skills including a clear, concise and polite telephone manner.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tatiana Bulgaru
- Job title
- HPV SR Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01932726959
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