Job summary
Annexe 21 - full band 7 on completion of training.
We have an amazing opportunity for you to join the colposcopy and hysteroscopy team as a Training Nurse Colposcopist.
The successful candidate will be appointed to a training specialist nurse role, in an established and skilled team of nurse specialists and medical consultants. As a colposcopist you will provide diagnosis and treatment for women referred with abnormal smears, delivering care to the standards set out by the NHS cervical screening programme and the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP). A comprehensive training programme will be provided, with the successful candidate being fully supported to become an accredited colposcopist, registered with the BSCCP. The training is expected to last 12 to 24 months.
Qualified Colposcopists are also welcome to apply.
If you are interested in joining our team please contact the lead nurse Victoria Goodman on 01752 430044 / 01752 245211. For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the department please email: victoria.goodman@nhs.net
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy service is a busy, well-established, nurse led service which is delivered within gynaecology outpatients by a small team of specialists. It provides women with abnormal smears with diagnosis and treatment, delivers assessment of 2 week wait referrals for potential gynaecological cancers and sees women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Both services have been incredibly successful and expanded significantly over recent years, requiring recruitment of more dedicated practitioners. It is a busy service, but our work is both stimulating and rewarding. We operate a service Monday to Friday 8-6pm,
Assist the Nurse Consultant and team including colposcopy treatments and hysteroscopic advanced procedures.
To support the Nurse Consultant Lead for Colposcopy / Hysteroscopy and Advanced Nurse Practitioner and in the ongoing development of the hysteroscopy and colposcopy services, ensuring that each is delivered to a high standard and within statutory requirements.
To liaise with the health professionals within the Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy services and the Cervical Screening Programme Lead (CSPL) for University Hospitals Plymouth.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage own caseload of nurse led clinics for women referred to the colposcopy service.
Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
In addition to accreditation within the BSCCP have an interest in further study if required by the colposcopy and hysteroscopy services.
Undertake audit and research both independently and in collaboration with others to improve colposcopy and hysteroscopy services.
Deputise for the failsafe coordinator in the audit of KC65 quarterly submission of data to the Quality Assurance cervical screening team.
To act as an educational resource for other health professionals within the trust and the primary care settings.
Be responsible for own professional and clinical development, to maintain and advance professional knowledge and skills, complying with BSCCP, RCOG guidelines, protocols and standards of care and practice within Hysteroscopy.
Critically evaluate current empirical research and their implications and application to the management of specific pathologies.
Critique and analyse existing protocols, being mindful of best practice in order to facilitate appropriate treatments.
Complete all aspects of clinical practice to demonstrate safe ethical practice in the ability to diagnose & treat women referred to the colposcopy service.
Critically reflect on how critical decision-making skills in outpatient clinical situations have been utilised.
Critically analyse own management of colposcopy cases providing rationale for decision making & problem-solving skills used when managing women with complex pathologies.
Communicate effectively through a variety of presentation styles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage own caseload of nurse led clinics for women referred to the colposcopy service.
Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
In addition to accreditation within the BSCCP have an interest in further study if required by the colposcopy and hysteroscopy services.
Undertake audit and research both independently and in collaboration with others to improve colposcopy and hysteroscopy services.
Deputise for the failsafe coordinator in the audit of KC65 quarterly submission of data to the Quality Assurance cervical screening team.
To act as an educational resource for other health professionals within the trust and the primary care settings.
Be responsible for own professional and clinical development, to maintain and advance professional knowledge and skills, complying with BSCCP, RCOG guidelines, protocols and standards of care and practice within Hysteroscopy.
Critically evaluate current empirical research and their implications and application to the management of specific pathologies.
Critique and analyse existing protocols, being mindful of best practice in order to facilitate appropriate treatments.
Complete all aspects of clinical practice to demonstrate safe ethical practice in the ability to diagnose & treat women referred to the colposcopy service.
Critically reflect on how critical decision-making skills in outpatient clinical situations have been utilised.
Critically analyse own management of colposcopy cases providing rationale for decision making & problem-solving skills used when managing women with complex pathologies.
Communicate effectively through a variety of presentation styles.
Person Specification
Quali
Essential
- oFirst level Registered Nurse NMC oCurrent NMC registration
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in surgical field, interest in women's health
Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- oExcellent clinical and practical skills
Person Specification
Quali
Essential
- oFirst level Registered Nurse NMC oCurrent NMC registration
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in surgical field, interest in women's health
Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- oExcellent clinical and practical skills
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).
