Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and accredited Lead Nurse Colposcopist to join our Colposcopy Service at Whipps Cross Hospital on a part-time basis (0.4 WTE).

This senior clinical leadership role combines expert autonomous colposcopy practice with service leadership, quality improvement and workforce development. The successful candidate will share the leadership and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for women referred through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and suspected cancer pathways, ensuring the service meets national standards and performance targets.

Working closely with the Clinical Leads, Matrons, Associate Director of Nursing, Service Manager and multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support service delivery, patient access, workforce development and continuous improvement. They will provide expert clinical advice, supervision and training to colleagues while maintaining a significant clinical presence within the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and shaping the future of colposcopy services for local women.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will take full responsibility for the effective running of the colposcopy service and delivery of integrated care to women.
• The post holder will have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS cervical screening programme, gynaecology and health promotion. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all activities within the Colposcopy service working collaboratively with and alongside the colposcopy team.
• The post holder will work in partnership with the Colposcopy lead consultant and the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology to deliver the clinical objectives of the Colposcopy and Gynaecology service.
• The post holder will be an accredited experienced nurse colposcopist and act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is to work closely with the Matron for Gynaecology and share responsibility for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the service.
• The post holder will participate in the collaborative management of the Colposcopy service within the Gynaecology Service and is recognised as a key member of the senior nursing management team.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year pro rata per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 259-8418161WXH

Essential Experience

• Substantial experience at Band 7 or above working within a clinical specialist environment
• Evidence of management of change, leadership and development of services

Essential Skills

• Leadership and initiative skills
• Management skills including experience of team leadership and team building initiatives.
• Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating and liaising with different aspects of projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the clinical aspects of the job
• Competence in word/database related PC packages.

Essential Knowledge

• Evidence of clinical knowledge and experience related to colposcopy
• Management techniques and process planning

Essential Qualifications

• Registered nurse
• BSCCP/RCOG accreditation in diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy
• BSCCP accredited trainer
• Specialist post registration courses in Gynaecology/ Sexual Health

Essential Other

• Approachable and open
• Ability to initiate and drive projects leading change in the service.
• Demonstrate themselves to be self-motivated and autonomous but work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and cross site team
• Excellent cross disciplinary/interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: ADON, Christine Fogarty, christine.fogarty@nhs.net

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