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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
24 months (Fixed term or secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-CPN-459
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Town
Telford
Salary
per annum/ pro rata
Closing
01/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Colposcopy Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the gynaecology department specialising in colposcopy within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Colposcopist to join our team, working across both sites at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and our other Shrewsbury Hospital site.

As a qualified Nurse Colposcopist you will work autonomously, undertake an independent practitioners led diagnostic and therapeutic role using your highly advanced clinical judgement. The role includes facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of the service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, compassionate, effective and efficient care within the colposcopy Service.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

Colposcopy Practitioner: The Colposcopy service functions with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care. 

The Colposcopy practitioner will:

·         Work as part of the team ensuring that the SaTH Colposcopy Service is run efficiently and in accordance with Local and National Guidelines.

·         Maintain membership of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)

·         Maintain knowledge and experience consistent with the recommendations of the BSCCP. 

·         Maintain advance specialist skills to undertake full diagnostic and therapeutic Colposcopy, including examination and treatment. This will require a high level of skills in manipulation of fine instruments and carry out their duties with dexterity and precision.

·         Facilitate and promote service change within the Colposcopy department promoting evidence based medicine with a view to improving the quality of care, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

·         advise patients and staff in all aspects of care provided.

·         Work as an autonomous and independent decision making practitioner within the clinic and whilst managing histology and cytology results and letters.

·         Provide a specialist led service incorporating the day to day management of this role to ensure the demands of the service are met.

·         Ensure that up to date written protocols and guidelines are in place for the service and that these include recommended national guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Essential and desirable

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • BSCCP Accreditation in both diagnostics and therapeutics
  • Demonstrate experience as a BSCCP accredited Colposcopist
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to function Autonomously
  • Participation in audit
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy and excellent time management

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Recent significant Gynaecology experience

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Heidi Davies
Job title
Lead Nurse Colposcopist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641 5776
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