Colposcopy Nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Learning & development

NHS pension

Discount schemes

Health & wellbeing

Résumé du poste

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Colposcopist for the Gynaecology team at Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe. The post covers colposcopic assessment, biopsy interpretation and delivery of high-quality care in line with national standards.

The role requires autonomous practice, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Flexible working is offered, with NHS benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSc/1st degree in a health-related field or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
• Leadership training or course completed.

Responsabilités

• Carry out colposcopic assessment of cervix, vagina and vulva, including biopsies.
• Perform treatments such as LLETZ and other local therapies per protocols.
• Make clinical decisions on management, follow-up and discharge per national guidance.
• Obtain informed consent and explain results and options to patients.
• Identify complications and escalate promptly as required.

Connaissances

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Communication skills

Audit & research

Time management

Formation

BSc or equivalent health degree

Post-registration qualification

Leadership course

Description du poste

Main area Gynaecology. Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (9.5 hour days, 4 days a week) Job ref 434-SCS8349251

Site Wycombe Hospital, Town High Wycombe Salary per annum (pro rata for part time) Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Nurse Colposcopist to join our Gynaecology team and help deliver a safe, high-quality colposcopy service. You will independently assess, diagnose and treat patients referred through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and other pathways, providing expert clinical care alongside kindness and clear communication.

Many patients attending colposcopy are anxious or distressed, so this role needs both clinical skill and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. You will work closely with consultants, colposcopists, nurses, cytology and histopathology teams, and screening services, and you will help the service meet national standards.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out colposcopic assessment of the cervix, vagina and vulva, including interpretation of findings and taking biopsies.
• Perform treatment such as large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) and other local therapies, in line with competence and local protocols.
• Make clinical decisions about management, follow-up and discharge, and develop management plans following national guidance.
• Obtain informed consent and make sure patients understand their results, treatment options and next steps.
• Recognise complications or emergencies and respond or escalat promptly.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
• Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses to Masters level equivalent
• Post-registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience
• Leadership course

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivered effective patient focussed care
• Proven experience of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant post registration experience as a band 6
• Leadership and management experience
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully
• Demonstrate an understanding of the national agenda for speciality, knowledge of quality standard and NICE recommendations
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research
• Ability to carry out audit and research

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Able to travel to other sites
• Evidence of Presentation skills
• Full and current driving licence
• Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multi disciplinary team in English

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.