Cytology Administrator

Job title:

Cytology Administrator

Company

NHS

Job description

Here at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital we pride ourselves on giving an excellent service to each of our patients. Our values underpin how we work towards delivering a first class service these embody our work ethic: People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join the Cytology Department within Cellular Pathology at the NNUH, the successful candidate will be based at the Cotman Centre.As the post holder you will work as part of the Office team for the Cervical Cytology for the HPV Primary Screening Pathway in the East of England and support in providing an effective, efficient, responsive and empathic service.Cytology is a busy, time sensitive laboratory. We work towards the National 14 day turn-around time target. Our annual workload is approximately 400,000 samples. We are one of 8 laboratories delivering a lean clinical cervical cytology service to the East of England.We are seeking a highly organized, hardworking and detail orientated individual to join our team.This vacancy is 37.5 hours (to work 5 days out of 7). Full time: 37.5 hours per week.Interview date: 16th May 2025Main duties of the jobOur small Office team work closely and cohesively together. You will need be focused, motivated, helpful, supportive and flexible while providing a professional administrative support to the Cytology Department.This role also requires investigation work during certain tasks.Registration of request forms. This includes identifying out of programme samples within set guidelines and reporting to the Laboratory Manager for rejection.Investigation and recording accurate, up to date Colposcopy outcomes onto the LIMS. The post holder will be expected to communicate with local and national hospitals to ascertain Colposcopy outcomes via email.MDT preparation. This is shared between 6 administration staffProducing daily and weekly referrals to 18 hospitals. Investigate any anomalies and ensure all referrals are sent to their corresponding Colposcopy Unit.Excellent communication skills are essential as the post holder will need to interact with other professionals nationally.Handling a high volume of emails each dayThe post holder will approach work proactively and flexibly, managing their workload and adjusting as and when workload requiresProfessionally, confidently and happily handling Practice Nurse queries, completing a telephone log sheet.Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.About usJoin 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:

• 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
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted01 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,169 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number234-24-CS2938Job locationsCotman CentreNorwichNR4 7UBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Biology or Sciences.

Desirable

• Scientific/Medical background
• NVQ Business Administration Level 2 or equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SkillsEssential

• Able to effectively work within a complex multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Attitude & AptitudeEssential

• 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

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Biology or Sciences.

Desirable

• Scientific/Medical background
• NVQ Business Administration Level 2 or equivalent

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SkillsEssential

• Able to effectively work within a complex multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Attitude & AptitudeEssential

• 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

Expected salary

£24169 per year

Location

Norwich

Job date

Sat, 03 May 2025 07:34:30 GMT

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