Job summary
Employer heading
Trainee Nurse Colposcopist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Previous applicants need not apply
The Women’s Health Unit here at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer the opportunity for an experienced nurse with a specialised interest in gynaecology to train as a Nurse Colposcopist.
The cervical screening programme aims to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and colposcopy forms part of that programme in assessing and managing women with persistent HPV, low grade, high grade and ? invasive cervical smears. The department also assesses people with a cervix who may have lesions or symptoms which are suspicious for cervical cancer on a two week wait referral pathway.
We have a wonderful opportunity to join as a trainee within our team and make a real difference to the well being of women accessing Colposcopy Services.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will be expected to join the BSCCP and embark on their national training programme, where they will work through a period of direct , then indirect supervision, assessment and then OSCE exam to become an Accredited Colposcopist. The trainee will be fully supported by our dedicated team of Colposcopists and wider women’s health team as you progress through the programme to become an independent practitioner.
Our Women’s Health Unit and Gynaecology Outpatient department is dedicated to working with leading evidence based research and guidance to provide clinical excellence in the care provided to the patients accessing our services.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Colposcopy is based within The Women’s Health Unit where a number of out-patient clinics provide person centred care for women with a wide variety of gynaecological needs. These clinics include urogynaecology, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and the termination of pregnancy service. The gynaecology outpatient department is also attached to the unit and nursing care rotates throughout the two departments.
Although usual hours of work for the women’s health unit are from Monday to Friday 08:00- 17:30 (times dependent on clinical sessions allocated) there may be occasional requirement for weekend and evening clinical sessions.
Here at Bradford we are a Trust with a real sense of ‘team’ and are immensely proud of our passionate, dedicated and highly skilled nurses. We offer many opportunities for career development and progression and are renowned for our exemplary, multidisciplinary training packages. We’re a teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. Bradford Gynaecology Services strive to be the best and we are committed to implementing government recommendations to provide the safest care and save lives.
Bradford is a vibrant City with a diverse community, recently awarded city of culture, major investment and regeneration work in the city centre is underway, making this an exciting place to both work and live. Despite being the 6th largest city in the UK, Bradford is surrounded by the beautiful Pennine countryside. We have pockets of deprivation across the district and our service is committed to improving outcomes for all families, with a focus on the most vulnerable.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Gynaecology experience as a Registered Nurse, either in primary or secondary care
Desirable criteria
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
- Additional specialist gynaecology qualification
- Cervical Screener
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- IT Skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 1 registration; Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Health studies
- ENB 998/6590 or equivalent
other requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible regarding hours of work
Desirable criteria
- Counselling Skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Taylor
- Job title
- Lead nurse for Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274383342
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