Lead Nurse Gynaecology Outpatients / Deputy Lead Colposcopy Nurse

Tabasco Event; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Lead Nurse for Gynaecology Outpatients. This pivotal role involves managing clinical services and leading a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in women's health, ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy clinic and contribute to the development of nursing practices. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff within a clinical environment.
• Ability to lead and develop the nursing team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical services within the Gynaecology outpatient department.
• Provide professional leadership and management to non-medical staff.
• Work autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy clinic.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Women's Health Experience

Clinical Governance

Colposcopy Procedures

Patient Advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse

BSCCP Accreditation

Mentorship Course

Job description

Lead Nurse Gynaecology Outpatients / Deputy Lead Colposcopy Nurse

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Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

Established in 1998 from the merger of Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals, the Trust has been on a long journey of development and improvement to its current position as the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents. It became a Foundation Trust in December 2010.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The Trust employs around 4,400 individual members of staff. Our turnover was £425 million in 2021/22.

The Trust provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and surgical care and emergency services at St. Peters Hospital.

A history of both hospitals can be found by clicking here .

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Key details

Location

SiteSt Peters HospitalAddressGuildford RoadTownChertseyPostcodeKT16 0PZMajor / Minor RegionSurrey

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Compressed hours
  
  

Salary

Salary£48,270 - £54,931 pa inc. HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main areaGynaecology

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the gynaecology service for a dual role of Lead nurse for Gynaecology Outpatients and Deputy Lead Nurse Colposcopist.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with previous women's health experience to be part of our friendly dynamic multidisciplinary team

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment.

They will be expected to undertake audits and deputise for the lead nurse colposcopist.

Applications should be self motivated, flexible , forward thinking and be able to lead and develop the nursing team.

Ideally the candidate would be BSCCP accredited however we would be willing to train a suitable candidate in colposcopy.

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• Responsibility for the management and delivery of clinical services within the Gynaecology outpatient department clinic
• With support from matron manage complaints, HR management, and resolution of incident forms and local governance issues.
• Providing professional leadership and management to all non-medical members of staff and work in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To work in partnership with lead consultants, matron, deputy assistant service manager, deputy general manager and general manager to manage provision and modify clinic resources and any strategic issues associated with the clinic. Ensuring that at all time there is appropriate clinical cover for the department and adjusting and escalating where required in order to ensure that clinical standards are maintained at all times.
• As an accredited Nurse Colposcopist works autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy and smear clinic to assess, diagnose, treat, and review patients referred to Colposcopy clinic.
• Escalate abnormal pathologies to the lead colposcopist
  
  

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
  
  

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure that all clinical equipment that is required for the department is ordered and maintained so clinical standards can be maintained.
• Provide advice and guidance to junior members of staff and the wider trust
• Act as an advocate for the patient and relatives as required and support them through the decision-making process
• Collaborate with trust wide departments to escalate and prioritize patient care where needed and ensure that appropriate care is given to the patient when an inpatient stay is deemed necessary.
• Where appropriate to assist and cover clinical lists or endeavour to find a clinician who does have the expertise to cover
• Have a commitment to the development of initiatives and wide trust policies
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard in line with trust and CQC standards
• Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
• To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation, and reassurance to patients and families, and build an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patient empowerment
• To identify and uphold safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children in line with trust policies and refer to relevant services as necessary
• As an accredited Nurse Colposcopist, work autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy clinic, initiating and carrying out complex patient assessments and investigations. Managing and being accountable for the quality of own caseload working to the BSCCP/ NHSCSP guidelines.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice in the speciality area, working within scope of knowledge and practice. To assess the needs of women requiring colposcopy referral to ensure that they receive a clinically effective assessment, counselling, and treatment plan.
• Be skilled in performing LLETZ procedures or willing to train.
• Have sufficient knowledge and adhere to existing failsafe mechanisms in place, ensuring patient waiting times, appointments, letters, and results are managed according to NHS Cervical Screening national guidelines.
• With support from the Lead Nurse colposcopist, update and utilise the Non-Medical Prescribing and Patient Directions Groups, patient information leaflets and local policies/guidelines for colposcopy
• Attend and present cases at colposcopy multidisciplinary team meeting
• Ensure accurate and timely input of data onto the colposcopy database so that robust information is collected, reported, and used to improve and provide better care
  
  

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• BSCCP accredited ( or willing to train)
• BSCCP accredited in treatments or willing to learn
• Mentorship Course
• Relevant experience at band 6 level in acute and/or gynecology nursing
• Previous experience of working within womens health setting
• Comprehensive knowledge in gynaecological conditions, diagnostics and treatment options
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Cervical cytology qualification
• STIF course
• Related womens health/gynaecology courses
• An understanding of the NHS cervical screening programme
• Relevant managerial experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
  
  

Essential

Essential criteria

• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge with research and audits
• Skills in managing change
  
  

Documents

• Lead nurse for gynaecology outpatients/deputy nurse coloposcopist JD (, 808.5)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameLorna NickolsonJob titleGynaecology MatronEmail address [email protected]Additional information

Jennifer Crouch

Lead Nurse colposcopist

[email protected]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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