Gynaecology.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs Trust; High Wycombe; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

NHS pension

Health and wellbeing services

Résumé du poste

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Nurse Colposcopist to join our Gynaecology team, delivering expert clinical care within a patient-centred colposcopy service.

You will independently assess, diagnose and treat patients referred through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, perform colposcopic assessment, LLETZ procedures and develop management plans guided by national standards, with clear communication and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
• Masters level qualification equivalent to Masters level.
• Post-registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience.
• Leadership course.
• Mentorship course.

Responsabilités

• 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 elevate promptly.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Audit and research

IT skills

Presentation skills

Nursing knowledge

Project management

NICE guidelines

Clinical research

Formation

BSc health degree

Masters level qualification or equivalent

Post-registration qualification

Leadership course

Mentorship course

Description du poste

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 elevate promptly.

Working for our organisation

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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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

• 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
• Mentorship course

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• 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 practicePrevious experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• 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
• IT skills
• Presentation skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential criteria

• 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.

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.