Lead Colposcopy Nurse & CSPL Lead

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Colposcopy Nurse to lead and develop a forward-thinking Colposcopy service within the Women’s Health Team. The post holder will manage an advanced clinical caseload, provide autonomous assessment, and act as the CSPL lead, driving quality and safety across UHD.

The role requires BSSCP-certified colposcopy practice, extensive gynaecology experience, and leadership to guide staff development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and BSSCP certification required.
• Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Leadership/management qualification required.
• Non medical prescriber status a plus.
• Certified Colposcopist with BSSCP is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert autonomous colposcopy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for women referred to the service.
• Be the CSPL lead for the colposcopy service at UHD.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Colposcopy Service across UHD.
• Collaborate with consultants, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely patient pathways.
• Lead clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
• Support education, supervision and development of nursing and medical colleagues.
• Contribute to business planning, service redesign and demand/capacity management.
• Participate in local, regional and national colposcopy networks, MDTs and professional forums.

Education

Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Leadership or Management Qualification

Non medical prescriber

Certified Colposcopist (BSSCP)

Professional registration with NMC

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Colposcopy Nurse to lead and develop a forward-thinking Colposcopy service within the Women’s Health Team. The post holder will manage an advanced clinical caseload, provide autonomous assessment, and act as the CSPL lead, driving quality and safety across UHD.

The role requires BSSCP-certified colposcopy practice, extensive gynaecology experience, and leadership to guide staff development and service improvement.