Accredited nurse colposcopist/Trainee nurse colposcopist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Specialist Nurse to work as a Colposcopist or develop skills towards accreditation. The role requires assessment and diagnosis of patients, conducting diagnostic procedures, ensuring compliance with national standards, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. This position offers a structured training program and aims to improve patient outcomes with high quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, diagnose, and review colposcopy patients.
• Experience in carrying out cervical punch biopsies and excisional procedures.
• Personal responsibility for identifying learning needs and participating in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization of Colposcopy Services.
• Deliver timely services contributing to QA accreditation.
• Provide expert advice to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Precision in diagnostic procedures

Ability to work independently

Education

BSCCP accreditation

Tools

Diathermy equipment

Cervical loop biopsy instruments

Job description

Depending on experience, the post holder will work in a specialist Nurse role as a British Society of colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists (BSCCP) accredited Colposcopist, or will develop skills to the level of an accredited Colposcopist through the BSCCP training programme.

Assisting with smooth running and organisation of the Colposcopy Services, supporting the Colposcopy Leads to deliver NHSCCP standards for QA accreditation.

Working towards Delivery of nurse-led services that contributes to a high-quality service and timely access for colposcopy patients.

Ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by establishing strong communication links with specialist multidisciplinary teams at all 3 sites within MSE Trust.

Ensure that national targets are met along the patient’s pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to preventing potential breaches.

If the post holder is accredited, all job roles will be expected to be undertaken autonomously

Within this role you will provide clinical sessions as a Nurse colposcopist.

Assess, diagnose and review patients referred to the colposcopy service in accordance with national and local protocols. Working with a high degree of precision and hand-eye and sensory co-ordination, carry out diagnostic and surgical procedures and treatments e.g. cervical punch biopsies, diathermy and excisional cervical loop biopsies in accordance with National and Local guidelines. Interpret results and develop programmes of care involving, and/or referring on to other health professionals as appropriate. Provide expert advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.

If training is required, the post holder will undertake a structured, competency based training programme in line with local needs for CNS role and BSCCP accreditation (to be completed within 18 months). Accept personal responsibility for identifying own learning needs. Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need. Utilise clinical supervision and personal support network Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses, and curriculum development where appropriate. Address specific health targets e.g., NHSCSP; BSCCP; Cancer Plan, related to own area of practice through education. Ensure own compliance and facilitate compliance of others about mandatory training and PREP requirements

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

We look forward in receiving your application.

For further information regarding the post, please refer to the Job Description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025