Job summary
'Would you like to be Part of Something Special and working within a dedicated gynaecology nurse specialist team ?'
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an inspirational, energetic and enthusiastic nurse specialist to join the Colposcopy Service. The successful candidate will be part of a skilled team of consultants and nurse specialists that aims to support the Homerton Trust and the Gynaecology Service in delivering the standards set out by the BSCCP. As an individual, you will act as expert in this specialist area of Colposcopy and have experience in the wider Gynaecology Service.
Ideally, the Trust is looking to recruit a trained colposcopy nurse with BSCCP accreditation. However applications will be considered from nurses, with the appropriate skills and experience, who are undertaking and due to complete their training required to become an accredited Colposcopist.
The post holder will be expected to motivate and be an excellent role model. You will work closely with the lead clinician to improve the operational efficiency and enhance the performance of the colposcopy service.
If you are interested in this post, you are encouraged to contact the Lead Nurse's for the Colposcopy Service to arrange an informal discussion / visit
Main duties of the job
The individual will be an accredited Nurse Colposcopist and act as an autonomous practitioner 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.
About us
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion for all our people at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud to be in one of the most diverse locations in the country, with nearly 90 different languages spoken as a main language, and we champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our employment practices and service delivery. Every member of our staff is expected to understand, commit to, and champion equality, diversity and inclusion throughout their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RGN / Doctor BSCCP accreditation
Desirable
- Degree qualification related to Women's Health or Relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience within a colposcopy service
Desirable
- Relevant post registration within gynaecological cancer
- Auditing experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical knowledge in oncology and palliative care
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management issues
- Awareness of the needs of a multi-racial community
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Established leadership skills
- Decision making skills
- Ability to implement policy initiatives
- Budget management
- Performance management
- Audit patient care
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RGN / Doctor BSCCP accreditation
Desirable
- Degree qualification related to Women's Health or Relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience within a colposcopy service
Desirable
- Relevant post registration within gynaecological cancer
- Auditing experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical knowledge in oncology and palliative care
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management issues
- Awareness of the needs of a multi-racial community
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Established leadership skills
- Decision making skills
- Ability to implement policy initiatives
- Budget management
- Performance management
- Audit patient care
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).
