Job summary
Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
The Trust is looking to recruit a trained Nurse Colposcopist to lead our service with BSCCP colposcopy accreditation. There is an expectation that the successful candidate would provide some support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists for Gynaecology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidate who will utilise the skills of leadership, clinical expertise, evidence based practice and innovation to facilitate and deliver care which is patient centered, safe, and effective.
The post holder will be expected to lead by example, motivate others and deliver high standards of care. You will work closely with the lead clinician to improve operational efficiency and enhance the performance of the colposcopy service.
The successful candidate will be part of a skilled team of consultants and nurse specialists that aim to support the Trust and the Gynaecology Service in delivering the standards set out by the NHS Cervical screening Programme and BSCCP. As an individual, you will act as expert in this specialist area of Colposcopy and must have experience in the wider gynaecology service.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Colposcopy will work in partnership with the named Lead Consultants to deliver clinical objectives for the Gynaecology and Colposcopy services. As an accredited nurse Colposcopist, you will act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is responsible for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the unit.
The CNS Colposcopist will participate in the collaborative management of the Gynaecology Service and be a key member of the Senior Nursing Management Team.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN Diploma or Degree
- NMC Registered
- Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
- Extensive experience at senior level/ leadership role
- MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment ? or equivalent
- Colposcopy Accreditation
- Non-medical prescribing or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997 /mentorship
Desirable
- Trained in Advanced Life Support
- Continuous Professional Development portfolio
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- A recognised qualification in cancer or Urology nursing e.g ENB A11 or ENB N09
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patients accessing our colposcopy services
- Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of gynaecology services
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to gynaecology care
- A clear understanding of current national cancer policy and the implications for practice and the development of colposcopy services.
- Evidence of prior senior clinical decision making
- Evidence of recent research and audit Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice
Desirable
- Advanced communication training
- Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development of analytical and judgmental skills
- Capability in computer skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Research /audit skills
- Self-reliant, self-motivated proactive personality
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Acknowledgment of limitations in practice
- Commitment to own professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RSCN Diploma or Degree
- NMC Registered
- Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
- Extensive experience at senior level/ leadership role
- MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment ? or equivalent
- Colposcopy Accreditation
- Non-medical prescribing or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997 /mentorship
Desirable
- Trained in Advanced Life Support
- Continuous Professional Development portfolio
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- A recognised qualification in cancer or Urology nursing e.g ENB A11 or ENB N09
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patients accessing our colposcopy services
- Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of gynaecology services
- Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to gynaecology care
- A clear understanding of current national cancer policy and the implications for practice and the development of colposcopy services.
- Evidence of prior senior clinical decision making
- Evidence of recent research and audit Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice
Desirable
- Advanced communication training
- Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development of analytical and judgmental skills
- Capability in computer skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Research /audit skills
- Self-reliant, self-motivated proactive personality
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Acknowledgment of limitations in practice
- Commitment to own professional development
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).
