Nurse Colposcopist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy department on a fixed term basis, with possibility of a permanent post beyond the initial term of 12 months (funding dependent). A secondment would be considered for trained Nurse Colposcopists looking to progress into the Band 8a ANP role.

This is a role designed to support delivery of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme targets and standards, providing women with follow up care and support following diagnosis of cervical abnormalities as part of the routine cervical screening programme. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and treating patients in the outpatient setting, follow up of biopsies and results and will hold the responsibilities for the adminstration and governance of the Colposocpy Service as Deputy Lead Nurse in suppport of the current Lead Colposcopist and Lead Nurse Colposcopist.

End date of fixed term contract - 31/03/2027

Main duties of the job

The post holder MUST be a Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and must also possess a CURRENT registration as an accredited Colposcopist with the BSCCP. This post is not a training post.

The post holder will be expected to contribute at an advanced level to the Colposcopy service for women with abnormal smears, abnroaml cervical findings in the community and vulval abnormalities alongside the Nurse Specilaist and Consultant team. You will be an autonomous practitioner and contribute to delivery of an expert nursing service within a specilaist service and manage your own nurse-led outpatient clinics. This will include Colposcopy, smears and Mirena coil clinics.

Training in provision of Diagnostic Hysteroscopy would be an advantage or you should be willing to underatke this.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups in the Womens Health department
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, panning and intervention for patients, including presesntation and participation in the MDT
• Contribute to the effective governance, quality assurance and audit of the Colposcopy service in line with national standards
• Provide specilaist advice, support and education to patients, carers, nurses and other members of the MDT
• To undertake management tasks including maintaining safe staffing levels in absence of the Lead Nurse
• To hold responsibility for their own caseload of patients, liasing with the GP and lab as needed
• To identify the appropriate next steps for patients and esnure that subsequent appointments and investigations are booked
• To support and deputise for the Lead Nurse Colposcopist in completing quality assurance tasks

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed understanding of your roles and responsibilities in this post please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Leadership/Management training or willing to undertake such training
• Registered Nurse
• Accredited Colposcopist and current member of British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)E=
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Msc in Advanced practice or working towards
• Non-Medical prescriber course
• Training in Hysteroscopy

Experience

Essential

• 2 years or more working in Colposcopy
• Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting
• Workforce planning
• Worked as clinical nurse specialist in Colposcopy Services
• Relevant training and experience in Gynaecology
• Guideline, SOP and patient literature development
• Significant experience collaborating as part of the MDT
• Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics and services

Desirable

• 2 years or more working in Hysteroscopy
• Resource management
• Clinical audit and research
• Experience working in Hysteroscopy services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)