Nurse Colposcopist (XR07)

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  • Leeds
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trained Nurse Colposcopist to join the Womens Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals to expand the existing Colposcopy team. This role is critical in ensuring a high quality the NHS Cervial Screening Programme.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Nurse with the clinical and leadership expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality, personalised care to patients within our care.This is a fulltime position and there will be a requirement for regular evening and occasional weekend working.For further information please contact Gynaecology Matron Helen Humphrey-Shepherd h.humphrey-shepherd@nhs.netExpected Shortlisting Date14/07/2025Planned Interview Date21/07/2025Main duties of the jobThe Jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.The job holder will be able to actively manage her own patients, update and take medical histories, assess that patients cervix / vagina / vulva independently for any abnormal areas and take colposcope directed biopsies of the cervix / vaginal walls, cervical smears and vaginal / endocervical swabs. Following review of the results the post holderwill independently action treatments for cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions using loop diathermy, biopsy and polpectomy.About usLeeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9298-WOM-173CJob locationsLeeds General InfirmaryGreat George StreetLeedsLS1 3EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Nurse ColposcopistReports To: Lead Nurse ColposcopistAccountable To: MatronGrade: Band 7Unit / Department: Gynaecology OutpatientsLocation: St Jamess HospitalJOB PURPOSE/SUMMARYThe Jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.The job holder will be able to actively manage her own patients, update and take medical histories, assess that patients cervix / vagina / vulva independently for any abnormal areas and take colposcope directed biopsies of the cervix / vaginal walls, cervical smears and vaginal / endocervical swabs. Following review of the results the post holder will independently action treatments for cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions using loop diathermy, biopsy and polpectomy.The job holder may be expected to manage and lead a team of staff on a daily basis, but not as their direct line manager.The job holder must have accreditation in Colposcopy with the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) to practise as a nurse colposcopist.The job holder must be able to work autonomously within diagnostic colposcopy as an expert practitioner and action findings independently.The job holder will independently review the patients histology / cytology results and take appropriate action.Develop, implement, audit and evaluate patient pathways for Women undergoing colposcopy.Develop / evaluate protocols for patients undergoing colposcopy.Ensure the colposcopy service functions within the QA standards.Please see attached for full job description and personal specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Nurse ColposcopistReports To: Lead Nurse ColposcopistAccountable To: MatronGrade: Band 7Unit / Department: Gynaecology OutpatientsLocation: St Jamess HospitalJOB PURPOSE/SUMMARYThe Jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.The job holder will be able to actively manage her own patients, update and take medical histories, assess that patients cervix / vagina / vulva independently for any abnormal areas and take colposcope directed biopsies of the cervix / vaginal walls, cervical smears and vaginal / endocervical swabs. Following review of the results the post holder will independently action treatments for cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions using loop diathermy, biopsy and polpectomy.The job holder may be expected to manage and lead a team of staff on a daily basis, but not as their direct line manager.The job holder must have accreditation in Colposcopy with the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) to practise as a nurse colposcopist.The job holder must be able to work autonomously within diagnostic colposcopy as an expert practitioner and action findings independently.The job holder will independently review the patients histology / cytology results and take appropriate action.Develop, implement, audit and evaluate patient pathways for Women undergoing colposcopy.Develop / evaluate protocols for patients undergoing colposcopy.Ensure the colposcopy service functions within the QA standards.Please see attached for full job description and personal specification.Person SpecificationSkills and BehavioursEssential
  • Teaching and assessment skills
  • Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
  • Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 2 years post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent within speciality
  • Co-ordinate patient activity
  • Ability to foster innovation, clinically and organisationally
  • Communication including counselling patients following the Colposcopic diagnosis and management plan
  • Treat cervix for pre or cancerous lesions
  • Specialist knowledge of colposcopy/gynaecology and oncology
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Registered with the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Accreditation
Person SpecificationSkills and BehavioursEssential
  • Teaching and assessment skills
  • Understanding of research based practice - research conscious
  • Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 2 years post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent within speciality
  • Co-ordinate patient activity
  • Ability to foster innovation, clinically and organisationally
  • Communication including counselling patients following the Colposcopic diagnosis and management plan
  • Treat cervix for pre or cancerous lesions
  • Specialist knowledge of colposcopy/gynaecology and oncology
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Registered with the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Accreditation

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