Job summary
Job Title: Nurse Colposcopist Trainee
Band: Developmental Band 6 to Band 7 upon British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) accreditation in Colposcopy Diagnostics and Treatment
Main duties of the job
The Trainee - Initially working under direct then indirect supervision whilst training. On qualification and accreditation achievement (12 to 18mths) to work as an autonomous practitioner independently managing a caseload of patients undergoing Colposcopy care providing diagnostic and treatment services
The Nurse Colposcopist will effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within the Colposcopy Department. Will work as an autonomous practitioner independently managing a caseload of patients undergoing Colposcopy care providing diagnostic and treatment services whilst also integrating and working well in the team.
The Nurse Colposcopist will influence patient care through clinical practice, leadership, education, research, audit, and will take part in the collection of Colposcopy data and NHSE&I/ Dept. of Health returns (KC65).
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the NMC register Current registration-Adult Nurse Level 1 Degree level
- Willingness to undertake accreditation in colposcopy becoming a BSCCP Trainee
- Sound knowledge of nursing theory and best practice with a range of clinical experience and significant experience working in relevant clinical specialty area at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Evidence of Mentorship Training
Essential
Essential
- Willingness to undertake accreditation in colposcopy becoming a BSCCP Trainee
- A strong interest in promoting excellent healthcare care for women and people with a cervix
- Sound knowledge of nursing theory and best practice with a range of clinical experience and significant experience working in relevant clinical specialty area at Band 5 or above
- Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information about well-being to anxious patients
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Awareness of professional issues
- Awareness of issues of equality/ diversity and culture
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to exert sustained moderate physical effort.
- Strong team player
- Effective time management
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Self-motivated
- Interest in clinical teaching
- Reliable with good attendance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional and dependable
Desirable
- Evidence of Mentorship Training
- Gynaecological/ Women's Health adult experience Minimum 3-5 years
- Have a working understanding of the role of the Nurse Colposcopist and how the NHS Cervical Screening pathways and protocols apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the NMC register Current registration-Adult Nurse Level 1 Degree level
- Willingness to undertake accreditation in colposcopy becoming a BSCCP Trainee
- Sound knowledge of nursing theory and best practice with a range of clinical experience and significant experience working in relevant clinical specialty area at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Evidence of Mentorship Training
Essential
Essential
- Willingness to undertake accreditation in colposcopy becoming a BSCCP Trainee
- A strong interest in promoting excellent healthcare care for women and people with a cervix
- Sound knowledge of nursing theory and best practice with a range of clinical experience and significant experience working in relevant clinical specialty area at Band 5 or above
- Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information about well-being to anxious patients
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Awareness of professional issues
- Awareness of issues of equality/ diversity and culture
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to exert sustained moderate physical effort.
- Strong team player
- Effective time management
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Self-motivated
- Interest in clinical teaching
- Reliable with good attendance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional and dependable
Desirable
- Evidence of Mentorship Training
- Gynaecological/ Women's Health adult experience Minimum 3-5 years
- Have a working understanding of the role of the Nurse Colposcopist and how the NHS Cervical Screening pathways and protocols apply
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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