Job summary
We are seeking a highly specialised nurse practitioner who is a British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) accredited Colposcopist. Committed to maintaining and improving the quality of care for women referred for Colposcopy in line with Cervical Screening Policies and Procedures for NHS England.
You will lead the specialist nursing/practitioner function in the delivery of specialist care including assessment of complex care needs and is able to lead in developing and implementing programmes of care.
You will take a lead role in facilitating, enabling, and supporting the development of this service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care within gynaecological oncology, colposcopy, and post-menopausal bleeding.
You will lead in developing and delivering high quality patient centered care and working with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Business Group and Trust objectives.
37.5 Hours per week
Fixed Term 12 Months
Main duties of the job
- Plans and develops clinical protocols for specialist area.
- Works autonomously to manage his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Enables patient choice and involvement and initiates appropriate action.
- Coordinates and develops patient care pathway and liaises across organisational boundaries.
- Plans specialised programmes of care and provides highly specialised advice to patients, relatives and carers.
- Ensures each patient is placed in the correct treatment pathway at the appropriate time and necessary investigations and treatments are organised.
- Provides clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals within and across organisational boundaries.
- Provides clinical advice in accordance with current evidence based practice.
- Undertakes nurse/practitioner -led clinics, participates in consultant led clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Participates in case conferences in relation to future management or discharge arrangements.
- Ensures patients and their families are given appropriate oral and written information regarding planned care.
- Maintains accurate patient records and ensures all relevant information is documented in the patient's medical and nursing records.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSCCP accredited
- Cervical sample taker trained.
- Masters level short courses in specialist area or evidence of working towards
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- NMC registration
- RGN/RN/RSCN registration
Desirable
- Communication/ counselling skills training
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the colposcopy service and NHS Cervical Screening Programme (CSP) guidelines and protocols.
- Able to identify the needs of the woman undergoing colposcopy examination.
- In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Genito- urinary medicine and sexually transmitted disease.
- Audit methodologies
- Good IT Skills
- Clinical Governance
- NHS Cancer plan
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of the role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Experience of implementing change
Other
Essential
- Please refer to person specification for further criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSCCP accredited
- Cervical sample taker trained.
- Masters level short courses in specialist area or evidence of working towards
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- NMC registration
- RGN/RN/RSCN registration
Desirable
- Communication/ counselling skills training
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the colposcopy service and NHS Cervical Screening Programme (CSP) guidelines and protocols.
- Able to identify the needs of the woman undergoing colposcopy examination.
- In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Genito- urinary medicine and sexually transmitted disease.
- Audit methodologies
- Good IT Skills
- Clinical Governance
- NHS Cancer plan
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of the role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Experience of implementing change
Other
Essential
- Please refer to person specification for further criteria
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).
