Trainee Colposcopist /Gynaecology Oncology Nurse - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 October 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, to join our team as a Trainee Colposcopist/Gynaecology Oncology Nurse.This is a trainee role and will commence at a band 6. We would ask that you can demonstrate a commitment to the training package

We are a small, hard-working, passionate gynaecology team running nurse led clinics in fertility, colposcopy, urogynaecology, oncology and early pregnancy. We offer induction, ongoing support, training and development to all our staff.

Currently the gynaecology outpatient clinics runs Monday-Friday 0800-1800 and the training for this post is predominately at our Hinchingbrooke site. All of our posts may involve occasional cross site working, to meet the needs of the service.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

On becoming an accredited Nurse Colposcopist, the post holder will provide an autonomous nurse-led service and will work with the other nurse colposcopists,

The post-holder will offer and maintain a comprehensive service by seeing women, performing investigations and treatments as appropriate and where necessary make clinical decisions in relation to best evidence based practice.

The post holder will have the responsibility of ensuring safe clinical practice and confidentiality is carried out in the clinical environment as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), national, regional and local protocols.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-M-6605555

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the position, please see attached the detailed job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the position, please see attached the detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration with ongoing professional development
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience

Desirable

Qualification/study in cancer/gynaecology cancer or recent appropriate clinical practice in speciality

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years post qualification
Experience in teaching, assessing, coaching

Desirable

Research involvement
Presenting skills, or evidence of previously managing meetings

Knowledge

Essential

Research processes, evidence-based practice and ability to critically analyse own practice
Audit processes

Key Skills

Essential

Advanced communication skills, such as difficult conversations, conflict resolution or counselling
Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care
IT skills

Desirable

Advanced skills in clinical assessment course

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration with ongoing professional development
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience

Desirable

Qualification/study in cancer/gynaecology cancer or recent appropriate clinical practice in speciality

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years post qualification
Experience in teaching, assessing, coaching

Desirable

Research involvement
Presenting skills, or evidence of previously managing meetings

Knowledge

Essential

Research processes, evidence-based practice and ability to critically analyse own practice
Audit processes

Key Skills

Essential

Advanced communication skills, such as difficult conversations, conflict resolution or counselling
Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care
IT skills

Desirable

Advanced skills in clinical assessment course

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.