If you would like to join the waiting list for a place, please email
Funded places:
– Bookings for funded places are prioritised by a waiting list. Funded places will be allocated on a fair share basis across the region, and first-come-first-served from the waiting list within this.
– If you would like to join our waiting list or have any queries please get in touch on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net
Course Lead Contact – Deb Smith: debra.smith8@nhs.net
We are pleased to offer training for new cervical sample takers involved in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme based on the guidance developed by Public Health England. The aim of the training is to provide practitioners with the latest evidence-based knowledge to be able to confidently advise on and undertake cervical samples.
Initial training takes place over 2 days, a theory session, followed by a practical session.
Following initial training you will have 9 months to complete the practical training within your practice. You will be allocated an assessor who will visit to complete an initial assessment, then a final assessment following the required number of adequate samples. You will also need to identify an in-house mentor for support.
Further details can be expanded in the sections below:
The programme is a blended learning package. The initial live training is delivered over 1.5 days followed by additional self-directed study:
Initial training covers the following core topics:
After attending the initial training, you will then have 9 months in which to complete the practice based training and assessment.
After attending the initial training, practitioners are required to complete practical training consisting of:
Before you start your training your practice CSTD administrator (this may be a lead nurse or practice manager) will need to request a new sample taker code for you for Open Exeter and CSTD.
It would also be helpful prior to starting if you can take the opportunity to observe one of the other sample takers in your practice if you haven’t done so before.
In order to undertake the training, you will need:
Your practice cervical cytology lead will need to apply for a new sample taker code for you before the start of the course.
In-House Mentor:
You will need to identify a suitable in-house mentor to support your training, meeting these criteria:
External Assessor:
You will be allocated an external assessor and be informed of their details upon starting the course. Following the study days it is your responsibility to contact your assessor to arrange a suitable time for the first assessment visit. Once you have started the training you will use the CSTD e-portfolio along with your assessor to record the progress of your practical training. Details about the e-portfolio and what the assessment visits entail will be discussed during the study days.
Eligibility:
Candidates should meet the below criteria:
Commitment:
Release time to complete training, including:
Please Note: You will need to complete your practical training within 9 months of the study days to complete the course.
If you are interested in being a Cervical Screening Assessor please contact us on hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net
A form for entry to the H&NY Cervical Screening Assessor Register can be found here.
Email – hnyicb.traininghub@nhs.net
Phone – 01482 303986
