Nursing - Lead Nurse Colposcopy

  • Department Specialist Nurses - Gynaecology (PRH)
  • Salary £53,775.00 – £60,504 per annum
  • Closing Date 18/02/2025
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
  • Job ref 223-LNC-077
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Fixed Term/Secondment - 2 Years
  • Hours 37.5

A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced practitioner who is an accredited BSCCP Colposcopist as our Lead Colposcopy Nurse practitioner and Cervical Screening Programme Lead on a 2 year contract, to work in our friendly Colposcopy and Gynaecology team. 

If you have the accredited skills and can provide compassionate and holistic patient care with excellent communication skills then this role could be for you, there is an opportunity for you to get in touch to arrange an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

 

  • Use advanced and highly developed specialist skills and expert knowledge to determine the physical and emotional needs of the women by taking clinical responsibility for all women who attend and act as their advocate
  • Undertake specialist led outpatient colposcopy clinics as an advanced independent practitioner working to guidelines & protocols and within a clinical governance framework
  • Undertake holistic management of women referred to the service, including a full history, examination, management and treatment
  • Use high level verbal and written communication skills with all members of the team, patients and primary care staff.
  • Lead the staff cervical screening programme 
  • Develop and update protocols and care pathways within the colposcopy area, thus identifying an effective care pathway for each individual patient.

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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!

 

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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