Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an accredited Colposcopy Nurse Specialist, to join our team
Based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside our current nurse specialists independently performing clinics, providing information and support for women, as well as undertaking regular service and patient experience and participate invasive cervical cancer audit.
We are looking for an experienced colposcopy nurse with British Society of Colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists (BSCCP) accreditation to appoint.
Our ideal candidate will have initiative and drive and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. If you are a well-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resilient nurse who wishes to expand your portfolio of skills within the colposcopy specialist area we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Working in a Specialist Nurse role as a British Society of Colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists (BSCCP) accredited colposcopist, undertaking your own clinics to provide a high quality assessment and diagnostic service for women referred to the colposcopy service.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide information, advice and support for women undergoing colposcopy.
Acting as a resource members of the clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training.
Ensuring national targets and quality standards are being met along the patient's pathway.
Contributing to the formulation reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes, participation in regular MDTs.
Active Involvement in improving the patient pathway and the patient experience.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice 3033
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Mentorship course
- BSCCP accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Confident with HR policies and procedures and demonstrable evidence of managing significant numbers of staff.
- Awareness of quality standards of patient care
- Knowledge of the Nursing Assessment and Accreditation System
Desirable
- Wide knowledge of developments in the NHS impacting on Trust including Comprehensive understanding of current NHS initiatives and targets
- Accreditation (CQC) and revalidation knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Operational management experience in clinical NHS environment
- Involvement in Change Management project
Desirable
- Excellent understanding and evidence of successful financial management of large
- Understanding of E roster staffing system
- Responsible for the implementation of service improvements
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Able to give effective oral presentations when expressing ideas to groups or individuals
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to relate to groups and individuals at all levels
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
Desirable
- Effective written communication skills including analysis and presentation of reports
- Ability to analyse complex issues and make decisions
- Negotiating / influencing skills
- Leadership and organisational skills
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Mentorship course
- BSCCP accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Confident with HR policies and procedures and demonstrable evidence of managing significant numbers of staff.
- Awareness of quality standards of patient care
- Knowledge of the Nursing Assessment and Accreditation System
Desirable
- Wide knowledge of developments in the NHS impacting on Trust including Comprehensive understanding of current NHS initiatives and targets
- Accreditation (CQC) and revalidation knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Operational management experience in clinical NHS environment
- Involvement in Change Management project
Desirable
- Excellent understanding and evidence of successful financial management of large
- Understanding of E roster staffing system
- Responsible for the implementation of service improvements
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Able to give effective oral presentations when expressing ideas to groups or individuals
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to relate to groups and individuals at all levels
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
Desirable
- Effective written communication skills including analysis and presentation of reports
- Ability to analyse complex issues and make decisions
- Negotiating / influencing skills
- Leadership and organisational 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).
