Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within our colposcopy service. We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic individual to work in our colposcopy service. As a nurse practitioner, the post holder will support the colposcopy lead nurse and work closely with the medical and administrative teams to ensure that local women get the best care possible from this service. The post holder will work with all members of the team to ensure that the colposcopy service meets the expected national standards. The post holder will be supported by the colposcopy lead nurse, gynaecology unit matron, gynaecology ADoN, clinical leads as well as our service management team working together to ensure that the patient experience is outstanding.
The post holder will be an accredited and experienced nurse Colposcopist and act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic; working clinically for a minimum of 50% of contracted hours, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this post and would like more information, please contact:
Susannah Cotter, Colposcopy lead nurse, Susannah.cotter1@nhs.net
Christine Fogarty (Gynaecology ADON) christine.fogarty@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Duties include; carrying out colposcopy clinics, managing referrals, writing clinical letters and participating in audit and governance processes.
The post holder will work with the clinical team in colposcopy to support the development and delivery of the cervical screening service in accordance with NHS England Service specifications.
With the support of the lead nurse colposcopist, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, expertise, advice, and support to the nursing and wider multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
The post holder must have theoretical & practical experience of the clinical skills required to run nurse led clinics.
The post holder will provide clinical and professional advice within the colposcopy service.
The post holder will participate in the training of colleagues.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Women's Health and Colposcopy
- Accredited diagnostic/ therapeutic colposcopist
- Has experience in the management of patients undergoing gynaecological and/or surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team and liaise with other professional groups
- Articulate with advanced written and spoken communication skills
- Can prove an ability to motivate and lead others
- Good organisational skills and ability to solve problems
- Demonstrates attention to detail in working practices
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management
- Ability to convey highly complex information to patients
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Evidence of successfully managing and completing projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Has a robust knowledge of the NHS Cervical screening Programme
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
Desirable
- Relevant Women's Health Course or working towards
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- NMC validation maintained
- Qualification in cervical screening
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent or experience of teaching in the clinical area
Desirable
- Counselling course or equivalent
- Up to date sample taker code
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible approach towards role and working hours
- Can demonstrate a commitment and willingness to undertake further study at post graduate level
- Have a proven good time keeping and sickness record
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Women's Health and Colposcopy
- Accredited diagnostic/ therapeutic colposcopist
- Has experience in the management of patients undergoing gynaecological and/or surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team and liaise with other professional groups
- Articulate with advanced written and spoken communication skills
- Can prove an ability to motivate and lead others
- Good organisational skills and ability to solve problems
- Demonstrates attention to detail in working practices
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management
- Ability to convey highly complex information to patients
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Evidence of successfully managing and completing projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Has a robust knowledge of the NHS Cervical screening Programme
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
Desirable
- Relevant Women's Health Course or working towards
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- NMC validation maintained
- Qualification in cervical screening
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent or experience of teaching in the clinical area
Desirable
- Counselling course or equivalent
- Up to date sample taker code
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible approach towards role and working hours
- Can demonstrate a commitment and willingness to undertake further study at post graduate level
- Have a proven good time keeping and sickness record
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).
