Nurse Colposcopist / Nurse Specialist

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Nurse Colposcopist / Nurse SpecialistGrade: Band 8aHours: 37.5 hours per weekReports to: Matron for GynaecologyAccountable to: Director of Midwifery & Gynaecology

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Colposcopist to join our dynamic Gynaecology team. In this role, you will practice independently as a BSCCP-accredited Nurse Colposcopist, taking on the pivotal role of Colposcopy Screening Programme Lead (CSPL) for the Trust as per Public Health England guidelines. You will lead the Colposcopy nursing service, providing expert care and guidance to women accessing our services while managing and developing a dedicated team of nurses.

You will be responsible for maintaining a cost-effective and high-quality service that aligns with departmental objectives and care group goals. Your duties will include managing a patient caseload within Womens Services, offering clinical and social support to patients and their families, and fostering the development of evidence-based nursing practices in line with the latest research and guidelines.

Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with medical and nursing staff, the management team, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure the seamless delivery of our Colposcopy Service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Lead the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for women accessing the Colposcopy Service.
• Practice independently as a BSCCP-accredited Nurse Colposcopist.
• Coordinate and contribute to Quality Assurance Inspections in collaboration with colleagues.
• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure continuity and a high standard of evidence-based nursing care, assessing health needs and implementing care plans.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, manage referrals, and oversee patient admissions and discharges according to agreed protocols.
• Maintain a visible presence in clinics, managing your caseload effectively and ensuring all patients have a comprehensive care plan.
• Provide follow-up care, ensuring patients are fully informed to make educated choices about their treatment.
• Lead by example as a role model for best nursing practices, acting as an expert in colposcopy, and offering clinical advice as needed.
• Drive standards of care by developing and improving practices to reflect current professional guidelines and evidence-based recommendations.
• Participate actively in MDT meetings, representing relevant patients and ensuring optimal care delivery.
• Enhance MDT processes and communication to deliver a seamless service.
• Monitor patient pathways for women with suspected cancer, ensuring timely care and cancer target adherence.
• Participate in developing and reviewing clinical protocols and strategies to enhance continuity and standards of colposcopy care.
• Work with the MDT to develop integrated care pathways and systems of documentation.
• Liaise with community, social services, and voluntary organizations to expand services for clients, carers, and health professionals.
• Engage service users for feedback to improve the current service and implement their suggestions.
• Contribute to the development of patient group directions to enhance the discharge process.
• Represent the Trust in relevant forums, both internally and externally, as requested by the Director of Midwifery and the wider MDT.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within a growing service, ensuring high standards of care and making a significant impact on the lives of women in our community.

We welcome Band 7 applicants who are eager to learn and train, with the opportunity to progress to an 8A Colposcopist role upon successful completion of training.

essential

Essential

• RN with BSCCP accreditation, teaching / assessing qualification with a minimum 3 years previous experience of Nurse led Colposcopy
• Demonstrates an understanding of national RTT and cancer targets
• Proficient in MDT and SIAF reporting,
• demonstrates experience of research / audit and the implementation of change within Gynaecology services
• demonstrates experience of delivering services within and managing budgets
• Masters or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Trained hyteroscopist
• project management experience
• Leadership or counselling qulaification

essential

Essential

• RN with BSCCP accreditation, minimum of 3 years post registration experience

essential

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of national RTT and cancer targets

essential

Essential

• proficient in MDT and SIAF reporting

essential

Essential

• experience o audit / change management within Gynaecology services

essential

Essential

• experience of delivering services within and managing budget

essential

Essential

• MAsters degree or willingness to work towards

education

Essential

• trained hysteroscopist

Experience

Essential

• project management experience

education

Essential

• Counselling and / or leadership qualification

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).