Nurse Colposcopist

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Qualified Nurse Colposcopist to deliver high standards of care within Gynae Services. The role involves participation in clinic sessions, skilled nursing care delivery, and assessment of patient care. Candidates should have comprehensive experience in Women's Health and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. This is a part-time, permanent contract with a salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in Women's Health is required.
• Knowledge of Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care to patients within Gynae Services.
• Participate in clinic sessions, delivering skilled nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritize patient care.

Skills

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management skills

Critical analysis and decision making skills

Education

Qualified Nurse Colposcopist

Educated to Registered Nurse

Proven ability to study at Degree level

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within Gynae Services. This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in the Colposcopy service.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will participate in the clinic sessions within Gynae Outpatients, delivering skilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate. Participate in clinic sessions within the gynaecology Outpatients. Undertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise patient care without supervision.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion


• Accountability


• Respect


• Integrity


• Courage

Details

• Date posted: 11 December 2025


• Pay scheme: Agenda for change


• Band: Band 7


• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum


• Contract: Permanent


• Working pattern: Part-time


• Reference number: 264-7503517-FAM-A


• Job locations: Gynae Outpatient Department, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will deliver high standards of care to patients and their families within Gynae Services and will work in Gynae Outpatients in the Colposcopy service. The post holder will have completed the necessary training to facilitate independent practice as a Nurse Colposcopist. The post holder will participate in clinic sessions within Gynae Outpatients, delivering skilled nursing care and acting as a patient advocate. Undertake Colposcopy clinics, assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise patient care without supervision. To improve standards of care and promote a seamless service within the multidisciplinary professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, Colposcopy management, education, research and audit professional activities, considering directorate and corporate objectives and within clinical governance framework. Participate in regular multidisciplinary meetings for Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy.

Person Specification

Essential Education, Training and Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse Colposcopist


• Educated to Registered Nurse


• Proven ability to study at Degree level

Desirable Education, Training and Qualifications

• Proven ability to study at Master's level

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive experience in Women's Health


• Extensive knowledge of female pelvic anatomy and gynaecological conditions


• Previous experience of multidisciplinary team working


• Experience in undertaking audit/research


• Knowledge of Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services and the needs of the patient

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience of teaching

Essential Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills


• Computer literacy


• Time management skills


• Ability to carry out full range of duties associated with the post (limited amount of bending and lifting), with any aids and adaptations, which may be appropriate


• Critical analysis and decision making skills

Desirable Skills

• Basic counselling skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Gynae Outpatient Department, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us