Colposcopy Nurse
The closing date is 01 July 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the gynaecology department specialising in colposcopy within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Colposcopist to join our team, working across both sites at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and our other Shrewsbury Hospital site.
As a qualified Nurse Colposcopist you will work autonomously, undertake an independent practitioners led diagnostic and therapeutic role using your highly advanced clinical judgement. The role includes facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of the service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, compassionate, effective and efficient care within the colposcopy Service.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
Colposcopy Practitioner: The Colposcopy service functions with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
The Colposcopy practitioner will:
Work as part of the team ensuring that the SaTH Colposcopy Service is run efficiently and in accordance with Local and National Guidelines.
Maintain membership of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
Maintain knowledge and experience consistent with the recommendations of the BSCCP.
Maintain advance specialist skills to undertake full diagnostic and therapeutic Colposcopy, including examination and treatment. This will require a high level of skills in manipulation of fine instruments and carry out their duties with dexterity and precision.
Facilitate and promote service change within the Colposcopy department promoting evidence based medicine with a view to improving the quality of care, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
advise patients and staff in all aspects of care provided.
Work as an autonomous and independent decision making practitioner within the clinic and whilst managing histology and cytology results and letters.
Provide a specialist led service incorporating the day to day management of this role to ensure the demands of the service are met.
Ensure that up to date written protocols and guidelines are in place for the service and that these include recommended national guidelines.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience per annum/ pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-CPN-459
Job locations
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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