Job Summary
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Cytology department is the provider of the NHSCSP HPV Primary testing protocol for the East of England. We are HPV testing around 450,000 cervical screening samples per year using the high throughput Roche Cobas systems and screening approx. 68K slides per year.
The laboratory also currently processes around 4,000 diagnostic cytology samples per year.
This high throughput department is sited in modern, well-equipped accommodation at the Cotman Centre, on Colney Lane.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Cytopathology team of Biomedical Scientists you will be required to undertake a range of duties including working in the high throughput molecular diagnostics laboratory carrying out HPV testing to and assist in the daily workload management of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical laboratory equipment performance evaluation including highly complex instrumentation
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of the methodologies used within the cytopathology service.
- Experience of working in a diverse high pressure, high throughput clinical service.
Skills
Essential
- Be able to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective team member
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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).
Closing Date: 16 April 2026
