Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Lead Nurse Colposcopist | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Colposcopy Nurse to manage services for women attending the Colposcopy Service. This role involves overseeing the national screening programme, ensuring quality assurance, and developing staff according to BSCCP guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in colposcopy, strong communication skills, and the ability to make critical decisions. Flexible work options may be available, and applications close on December 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an autonomous practitioner with specialist knowledge of colposcopy.
• Ability to manage resources including health and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in data management and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Colposcopy Service activities and coordinate nursing roles.
• Ensure quality and compliance with BSCCP guidelines.
• Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform holistic physical and mental health examinations.

Skills

Advanced clinical judgement

Critical decision-making skills

Coordination of nursing activities

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Manage and care for women attending the Colposcopy Service, overseeing the national screening programme, quality assurance and staff development in line with BSCCP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing activities within the Colposcopy Service.
• Save and maintain quality of the national screening programme, contributing to quality assurance processes.
• Develop and manage staff working within the service, ensuring compliance with BSCCP guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team – attend monthly Colposcopy MDT meetings, Quarterly Plymouth and Cornwall Board meetings, South Colposcopy Leads meetings and key meetings of the Colposcopy and Cervical Screening Business Group.
• Ensure resources are managed efficiently – equipment, health and safety within the Colposcopy areas and completion of data‑entry audits.
• Take a relevant history, perform a holistic physical and mental health examination, establish a management plan and evaluate progress within the scope of practice.
• Assist the Specialty Manager in providing cover for doctor‑led clinic service.
• Support the Lead Colposcopist in adhering to national standards and implementing changes; ensure accurate acquisition and validation of data for quarterly and annual performance information and mandatory KC65 returns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced clinical judgement and critical decision‑making skills based upon evidence‑based practice.
• Experience as an autonomous practitioner with specialist knowledge of colposcopy.
• Ability to coordinate nursing activities and manage resources efficiently.
• Proficiency in managing equipment, health and safety, and audit processes.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary team engagement.

Employment Requirements

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Flexible working may be available; discuss at interview. Sponsorship may be offered, but it is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025.