Job summary
The post holder will be a Nurse Colposcopist (a registered nurse trained and competent that is accredited in accordance with the standards of the BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopist and Cytopathologists)) responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients attending colposcopy clinics and will provide highly specialist nursing support, education and care to that specific group. They will ensure continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will contribute to achieving the colposcopy service objectives and work within the clinical governance framework at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To ensure all necessary material resources are available and allocate as appropriate
To provide specialist nursing expertise and work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to develop clinical practice and to address patient health needs through planning and delivering interventions, including diagnosis and treatment.
Perform independent colposcopy and cervical screening examinations
Make appropriate decisions regarding referral to Colposcopy MDT.
Responsible for the safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances according to Trust policy
To maintain and update skills required for cervical screening and colposcopy
Act as the patient's advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment
Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within own scope of practice and that all clinical policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines have all been agreed with the Matron and been through the correct governance process
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent, significant Gynaecology Experience
- Ability to function autonomously
Desirable
- Trained in Colposcopy (BSCCP accredited)
- Already working as a Nurse Colposcopist
- Participation / good knowledge of standard setting, audit and research
- Advanced computer literacy; Microsoft office - word, PowerPoint, excel
- High degree of accuracy / attention to detail
- Excellent time management
- Able to prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to motivate others
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and Motivated
- Flexible
- Dynamic and innovative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Player
- Confidence in clinical ability
- Flexibility regarding days/hours worked
- Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirements of the service
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work within and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Adult
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Scanning
- Non medical Prescriber
- Masters or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent, significant Gynaecology Experience
- Ability to function autonomously
Desirable
- Trained in Colposcopy (BSCCP accredited)
- Already working as a Nurse Colposcopist
- Participation / good knowledge of standard setting, audit and research
- Advanced computer literacy; Microsoft office - word, PowerPoint, excel
- High degree of accuracy / attention to detail
- Excellent time management
- Able to prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to motivate others
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and Motivated
- Flexible
- Dynamic and innovative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Player
- Confidence in clinical ability
- Flexibility regarding days/hours worked
- Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirements of the service
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work within and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Adult
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Scanning
- Non medical Prescriber
- Masters or willingness to work towards
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St. Michael's Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
