Nurse Colposcopist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Nurse Colposcopist to join the Women's Health Unit at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves delivering Colposcopy clinics, managing patient journeys, and contributing to service improvements in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Trained and accredited Nurse Colposcopist.
• Experience in diagnostic and treatment modules.
• Ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent diagnostic and treatment Colposcopy clinics.
• Participate in regular colposcopy audits and attend quarterly meetings.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Expert clinical skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Band 7 Trained and accredited Nurse Colposcopist to join our outpatient team on the Women's Health Unit at the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Women's Health Unit

We provide a range of specialist gynaecological services including Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Urogynaecology, Gynaecology assessment, and early pregnancy assessment. The successful candidate will integrate within our team and work across these services, primarily in Colposcopy clinics.

Location and Working Arrangements

1. Clinics may be held at York, Monkgate, Scarborough, and Bridlington sites.
2. One full day per week will be dedicated to the Bridlington clinic.
3. Attendance at the monthly Colposcopy MDT (last Friday of each month) is required.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in regular colposcopy audits and attend quarterly meetings.
2. Hold accreditation for diagnostic and treatment modules.
3. Deliver independent diagnostic and treatment Colposcopy clinics.
4. Manage your own caseload and oversee all aspects of the patient journey within Colposcopy.
5. Contribute to service improvement initiatives.
6. Work within national standards and guidelines for Cervical Screening and Colposcopy.
7. Inform patients of test outcomes and present cases at MDT meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the development of expert clinical skills, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for outpatient Colposcopy procedures.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
• Relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions.
• Paid and unpaid leave options, Employee Assistance Programme, NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on various services and products.

Additional Information

For more details or informal visits, please contact:

Sarah York
Lead Nurse for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]