Molly Mcdowell-Sweet Email & Phone Number

Exeter, England, Gb

Biomedical scientist in diagnostic cytology. I am competent at working in the preparatory laboratory, preparing samples for PVSA, crystal analysis and cancer service specimens (serous effusion, CSF, urine, FNA samples). Screening wet preparation samples for PVSA and crystal analysis. Completing molecular testing on cytology fluids and paraffin embedded scrolls using the Biocartis Idylla platform.Pre-reporting diagnostic cytology cases and attending Thyroid and Head & Neck ROSE clinics to assess sample adequacy. . Responsible for the departmental asset log using Q-pulse and the departmental website. I participate in auditing, SOP writing/review, EQA, ILC, verification, validation of equipment & processes and all other quality procedures completed with the laboratory.I am the departmental Health and Wellbeing champion.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Training for and completing NHS CSP certificate of competence - achieved March 2018. Then worked as a cervical screener, primary screening and rapid review screening 40 cases a day. While doing this started and completed 8 degree modules via distance learning as required for IBMS registration, completed IBMS pre-registration portfolio, completed in-house diagnostic cytology training portfolio, became competent in preparing diagnostic specimens and began working one day a week in the diagnostic prep lab. Completed daily molecular HPV testing using ROCHE COBAS 4800 in line with test of cure/triage protocol then primary HPV testing protocol. Following primary HPV role out, primary screened HPV positive slides and cytology negative slides for rapid review. Worked in gynae cytology specimen reception and prep lab on rotation and when required at short notice. Responsible for specimen reception training of new MLA/MTO staff and participated in training for molecular testing of all new starters. Participated in gynae EQA scheme until transfer of gynae services. Worked in this role until the transfer of the cervical screening service to NBT in March 2020. I then gained a role in the new diagnostic cytology department, working in the prep lab and learning to pre-report samples for post-vasectomy and crystals analysis.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Exeter, United Kingdom

Working within a UKAS medical accredited laboratory, Responsible for booking in all blood, histology, microbiology and cytology samples from the hospital. Sending samples to the correct laboratories within the Nuffield group and the NHS; ensuring that these results are received back within an appropriate time frame. Assisting the histopathologist with specimen cut up. Running chemistry ward samples on point of care equipment. Completing general laboratory duties such as cleaning and performing daily internal quality control checks and UKNEQAS EQA samples when they are received.

Graduate Certificate, Biomedical Science

Graduate certificate in Biomedical Science completed through distance learning at the University of Ulster. Modules: clinical.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Hons, Forensic Science

Modules included: Core science, chemistry, law for forensic scientists, criminal law, analytical techniques, biological principles.

Anatomy And Physiology

Freestanding level 4 module: 20 credit points.

Molecular Biology And Genetics

Freestanding level 5 module: 20 credit points.