Job summary
Are you a passionate Nurse Colposcopist looking for your next opportunity? If so then we want to hear from you! We are looking for an experienced nurse colposcopist who is passionate about service delivery and patient experience.The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner in colposcopy and will have in depth knowledge of national and local colposcopy/screening policies and guidelines. They will give appropriate specialist advice, they will also assess diagnose pre-cancerous/cancerous changes on the cervix and give appropriate treatment, and follow up care.The post holder will be required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff. The post holder is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of care for patients referred to colposcopy in line with the NHSCSP guidelines. (National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme). In conjunction with the lead consultant they will manage the delivery of a colposcopy unit.The post holder will support, manage, and develop and represent the views of the specialist nurse colposcopists, colposcopy nurses and other support staff within the colposcopy unit. The post holder will lead and contribute to the overall standards and quality of service provision in the organisation and support the failsafe process in conjunction with the Lead Colposcopist, by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Lead Consultant Colposcopist and Cervical Screening Programme Lead in the delivery of a high-quality, efficient colposcopy service that meets regional and national standards.

They will manage a defined caseload, providing compassionate, patient-centred care that reflects the needs of patients, service users, and healthcare professionals, while promoting positive outcomes and experiences.

The role involves delivering expert clinical care alongside emotional, psychological, and educational support. Using advanced communication skills and health promotion strategies, the post holder will empower women to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will provide advanced clinical practice within complex care pathways, undertaking the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of women referred to the service. This includes taking clinical histories, requesting and interpreting investigations, performing examinations and colposcopy, and developing appropriate management plans.

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care and supporting service development and multidisciplinary working.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 _th_ busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN)
• Accredited Colposcopist BSCCP - active
• Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent level of education or experience

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
• Post-registration qualification in specialist area.
• Contraception or Sexual Health experience or qualification.

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Significant post registration experience at band 7, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs in colposcopy
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience of leading in policy development

Desirable

• Experience of project management

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing / Presentation skills.
• Computer literate - ability to use word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.

Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential

• Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/interpersonal skills)
• Able to work with others to provide a service that puts patient care first
• Values co-workers and demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Communicates timely, compassionately and confidentially

Desirable

• Advanced communication course
• Experience of dealing with sensitive subjects such as breaking bad news

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.