Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4388 - Colposcopy Nurse & Cervical Screening Provider Lead

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this role is the 28th November 2025.

An exciting new role has been established as part of the colposcopy service at Barnsley Hospital for a Colposcopy Nurse and Cervical Screening Provider Lead.

We are seeking an experienced BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)-accredited Nurse Colposcopist to join the team here at Barnsley you will practice autonomously, undertaking diagnostic, therapeutic, and treatment procedures using advanced clinical judgment. You may also act as a Colposcopy trainer in line with BSCCP requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring recent clinical and management experience and be well-versed in the Quality Assurance standards essential for delivering exceptional care.

The role involves supporting and developing the colposcopy service to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will coordinate clinic capacity, work collaboratively with the Lead Consultant Colposcopist, and contribute to achieving clinical objectives.

The role will lead the Trusts cervical screening programme, working closely with clinicians in the service and the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS).

This role will have dedicated administrative support.

If you're passionate about women's health and committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Their role is to oversee and co-ordinate the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) services provided within the organisation. CSPLs also play a vital role in the audit of invasive cervical cancers and in ensuring that the individual elements of local programmes work together to provide the best possible service and outcomes for women.

The Colposcopy Service at Barnsley is highly regarded and provides a quality service for patients in Barnsley. The colposcopy team is made up of four consultants, one specialist and one colposcopy nurse specialist.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the colposcopy service, ensuring seamless and high-quality patient care

Maintain adherence to national standards for patient safety and clinical practice, including preparing and reporting on national audits and reports

Collaborate Colposcopy team to support the development and delivery of the cervical screening service, aligning with NHS England Service specifications

Oversee the effective and efficient operational management of the Colposcopy Service on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smooth service delivery

For any questions relating to the role please do not hesitate to contact - Tracy Taylor, ADON tracyanntaylor@nhs.net tel: 01226432758 or Kathrine Geddes, Matron kgeddes@nhs.net tel: 01226435743

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4388E-10-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
NMC registered nurse
Qualification in nurse colposcopy - NSCCB
Specialist knowledge of health-related screening.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the NHSCSP pathways.

Desirable

Hold a NHSCSP approved CSPL training qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of clinical responsibility for screening services.
Experience in Colposcopy treatment clinic.
Experience in Gynaecology
Experience of pathways in cancer, womens services, pathology and/or governance.
Knowledge of the NHSCSP Audit of Invasive Cervical Cancers. Ability to demonstrate knowledge across disciplines.
Aware of the guidance for managing NHS screening incidents and the process to follow and to be able to ensure all relevant staff are also aware.
Experience of multi-disciplinary case discussions.
Experience of ensuring that operational policies and quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads

Desirable

Experience of clinical responsibility for cervical screening services.
Experience in completing the audit of invasive cervical cancers.
Experience in attending Meetings.
Knowledge of Barnsleys cervical screening activity.
Experience of the NHSCSP.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
NMC registered nurse
Qualification in nurse colposcopy - NSCCB
Specialist knowledge of health-related screening.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the NHSCSP pathways.

Desirable

Hold a NHSCSP approved CSPL training qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of clinical responsibility for screening services.
Experience in Colposcopy treatment clinic.
Experience in Gynaecology
Experience of pathways in cancer, womens services, pathology and/or governance.
Knowledge of the NHSCSP Audit of Invasive Cervical Cancers. Ability to demonstrate knowledge across disciplines.
Aware of the guidance for managing NHS screening incidents and the process to follow and to be able to ensure all relevant staff are also aware.
Experience of multi-disciplinary case discussions.
Experience of ensuring that operational policies and quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads

Desirable

Experience of clinical responsibility for cervical screening services.
Experience in completing the audit of invasive cervical cancers.
Experience in attending Meetings.
Knowledge of Barnsleys cervical screening activity.
Experience of the NHSCSP.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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