Registered Nurse - Colposcopy

Job summary

The Colposcopy Department at Singleton Hospital have an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join a highly dynamic team.

We have 2 positions available within our Colposcopy Unit :

1 . Permanent Contract : 30 Hours per week

2. Fixed Term Contract : 37.5 Hours per week for 6 months

The successful applicant will work within this busy clinic in order to build up their experience and skills within this speciality.

Working as part of the colposcopy staff you will support the colposcopist's and other members of the nursing team in providing a high quality service with timely access for colposcopy patients. Acting as the patient's advocate during her colposcopy pathway, promoting the philosophy of women centred care.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant is required to work as part of a multi - disciplinary teamso excellent communication skills are essential. As a team we aim to provide a supportive environment for patients and their relatives when dealing with sensitive and emotional issues.

The successful candidate will need to havea passion for women health. Previous experience in working in colposcopy/gynaecology is desirable but not essential as the department will provideexcellent opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified registered nurses to develop their skills and knowledge across a variety of gynaecology clinics.

The clinics run Monday to Friday therefore flexible working is required. On occasions you may be required to cover clinics in Singleton Hospital.

Applicants must share the Values and Behaviours of Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.