Enhanced Practitioner- Nurse Colposcopist

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Colposcopist to join their Gynaecology team. This role involves providing specialized nursing support in colposcopy, managing patient care, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have significant Gynaecology experience and be BSCCP accredited. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and diversity, while also offering a supportive environment for professional development. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Significant Gynaecology experience required for this role.
• Trained in Colposcopy and able to function autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing expertise in colposcopy clinics.
• Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines.

Skills

Gynaecology Experience

Colposcopy Training

Advanced Computer Literacy

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Leadership Skills

Education

RN Adult

Nurse Practitioner Qualification

Masters or willingness to work towards

Job description

Enhanced Practitioner- Nurse Colposcopist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Gynaecology- Colposcopy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 32.5 hours per week Job ref 387-WC2087-HN

Site St. Michael's Hospital Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata (B6/ B7 depending on experience and qualifications) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

The post holder will be a Nurse Colposcopist (a registered nurse trained and competent that is accredited in accordance with the standards of the BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopist and Cytopathologists)) responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients attending colposcopy clinics and will provide highly specialist nursing support, education and care to that specific group. They will ensure continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will contribute to achieving the colposcopy service objectives and work within the clinical governance framework at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

*Applicants who do not meet the Enhanced Practitioner Band 7 role requirements, will be considered for a Band 6 development role*

Main duties of the job

· To ensure all necessary material resources are available and allocate as appropriate

· To provide specialist nursing expertise and work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to develop clinical practice and to address patient health needs through planning and delivering interventions, including diagnosis and treatment.

· Perform independent colposcopy and cervical screening examinations

· Make appropriate decisions regarding referral to Colposcopy MDT.

· Responsible for the safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances according to Trust policy

· To maintain and update skills required for cervical screening and colposcopy

· Act as the patient’s advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment

· Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within own scope of practice and that all clinical policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines have all been agreed with the Matron and been through the correct governance process

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Recent, significant Gynaecology Experience
• Ability to function autonomously
• Advanced computer literacy; Microsoft office - word, PowerPoint, excel
• High degree of accuracy / attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to motivate others
• Trained in Colposcopy (BSCCP accredited)
• Already working as a Nurse Colposcopist

Public Sector Language Competency

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
• Supportive
• Respectful

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic and Motivated
• Flexible
• Dynamic and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team Player
• Confidence in clinical ability
• Flexibility regarding days/hours worked
• Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirements of the service
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to work within and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications and Training

• RN Adult
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification
• Scanning
• Non medical Prescriber
• Masters or willingness to work towards

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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IMPORTANT:

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.