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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Trainee Nurse Colposcopist

The closing date is 18 June 2025

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Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hard working, enthusiastic and motivated individual to complement our existing, expanding colposcopy department.

The role is a trainee post with aim to become a qualified nurse colposcopist at the end of the two years

The individual will be involved in audit, multi-disciplinary meetings and day-to-day running of the colposcopy clinic.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-NMR114-0625

Job locations

Colposcopy clinic, Gynaecology Outpatients

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF144XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General nurse

Desirable

  • Working towards or willing to work towards masters degree

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

  • Experience in Gynaecology nursing. Smear taker

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Audit / Research awareness

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to show evidence of good practice

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the cervical screening program
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General nurse

Desirable

  • Working towards or willing to work towards masters degree

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

  • Experience in Gynaecology nursing. Smear taker

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Audit / Research awareness

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to show evidence of good practice

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the cervical screening program

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Colposcopy clinic, Gynaecology Outpatients

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF144XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Colposcopy clinic, Gynaecology Outpatients

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF144XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinic Manager, Gynaecology Outpatients

Laura Groves

laura.groves@wales.nhs.uk

02921847392

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-NMR114-0625

Job locations

Colposcopy clinic, Gynaecology Outpatients

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF144XW


Supporting documents

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