Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Colposcopist

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has become available for the role of Nurse Colposcopist with the The Northern Care Alliance.

The Colposcopy Practitioner will maintain advance specialist skills to undertake full diagnostic and therapeutic Colposcopy, including examination and treatment.

The successful candidate will participate in regular multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT) for case discussion and protocol review, including cytology and histology services working closely with the hospital based programme co-ordinator.

Main duties of the job

BSCCP trained Nurse Colposcopist, responsible for examining, assessing and treating patients with abnormal smears/Vaginal and Vulval.

Maintain and develop the Colposcopy service within the parameters of current and future guidance and protocols.

Act as a key contact for the patient experience collaborative and ensure that feedback is acted upon, with demonstrable improvements.

Development of the Colposcopy Service in line with the evidence based practice and with a view to improving the quality of care, part of MDT.

Provide a specialist led service, whilst managing their own caseload.

The post holder will ensure that written protocols and guidelines are in place and up to date for the service.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and Support Lead Colposcopist in co-ordinating training working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-NM526-25

Job locations

NCA across sites, based at Salford Royal

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

NMC Registered nurse

Essential

  • Qualified

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse

Colposcopist Accredited on BSCCP Register

Essential

  • BSCCP trained

Desirable

  • Registered Colposcopist
Person Specification

NMC Registered nurse

Essential

  • Qualified

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse

Colposcopist Accredited on BSCCP Register

Essential

  • BSCCP trained

Desirable

  • Registered Colposcopist

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NCA across sites, based at Salford Royal

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NCA across sites, based at Salford Royal

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Colposcopist

Deonne Mellett

deonne.mellett@nca.nhs.uk

01612065224

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-NM526-25

Job locations

NCA across sites, based at Salford Royal

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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