Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Accredited nurse colposcopist/Trainee nurse colposcopist

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

Depending on experience, the post holder will work in a specialist Nurse role as a British Society of colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists (BSCCP) accredited Colposcopist, or will develop skills to the level of an accredited Colposcopist through the BSCCP training programme.

Assisting with smooth running and organisation of the Colposcopy Services, supporting the Colposcopy Leads to deliver NHSCCP standards for QA accreditation.

Working towards Delivery of nurse-led services that contributes to a high-quality service and timely access for colposcopy patients.

Ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by establishing strong communication links with specialist multidisciplinary teams at all 3 sites within MSE Trust.

Ensure that national targets are met along the patient's pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to preventing potential breaches.

If the post holder is accredited, all job roles will be expected to be undertaken autonomously

Main duties of the job

Within this role you will provide clinical sessions as a Nurse colposcopist.

Assess, diagnose and review patients referred to the colposcopy service in accordance with national and local protocols. Working with a high degree of precision and hand-eye and sensory co-ordination, carry out diagnostic and surgical procedures and treatments e.g. cervical punch biopsies, diathermy and excisional cervical loop biopsies in accordance with National and Local guidelines. Interpret results and develop programmes of care involving, and/or referring on to other health professionals as appropriate. Provide expert advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.

If training is required, the post holder will undertake a structured, competency based training programme in line with local needs for CNS role and BSCCP accreditation (to be completed within 18 months). Accept personal responsibility for identifying own learning needs. Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need. Utilise clinical supervision and personal support network Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses, and curriculum development where appropriate. Address specific health targets e.g., NHSCSP; BSCCP; Cancer Plan, related to own area of practice through education. Ensure own compliance and facilitate compliance of others about mandatory training and PREP requirements

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-7309

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward in receiving your application.

For further information regarding the post, please refer to the Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward in receiving your application.

For further information regarding the post, please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1: Adult nurse, level 1
  • NMC Pin

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 years post grad experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a gynaecology nurse

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Qualifications

Desirable

  • BSCCP accreditation

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Management qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1: Adult nurse, level 1
  • NMC Pin

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 years post grad experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a gynaecology nurse

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Qualifications

Desirable

  • BSCCP accreditation

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Management qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead nurse colposcopist

Christine Troy

christine.troy@nhs.net

03004431504

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BR-7309

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET


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