Nurse Colposcopist

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Colposcopist to join their Gynaecology OPD team in Huddersfield. The role involves providing specialized care in colposcopy, conducting examinations, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have BSCCP accreditation, strong communication skills, and experience in a multidisciplinary setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development in an integrated trust known for its commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with BSCCP accreditation.
• Knowledge of the nursing agenda and service frameworks.
• Proven experience in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform colposcopic examinations independently according to standards.
• Communicate effectively within the clinical team.
• Participate in MDT meetings and educational responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Planning and delivery of care

Knowledge of BSCCP standards

Education

NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field

BSCCP accreditation

Evidence of master's level study

Mentorship qualification

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Colposcopist

The closing date is 10 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the gynaecology outpatients team as a Nurse Colposcopist at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT) to provide the very best care for women accessing our services and as a team work collaboratively to achieve this.

The postholder will be an accredited Nurse Colposcopist through the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) and work in collaboration with other colposcopy healthcare professionals to give appropriate specialist advice, including support and education in relation to all colposcopy treatment and related issues.

Clinics are based at both Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal hospital within our Gynaecology OPD which provide person centred care for women with a wide variety of gynaecological needs.

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.

Main duties of the job

Independently perform colposcopic examinations in line with BSCCP standards.

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.

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Job responsibilities

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Communicates effectively within the clinical based multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the smooth running of the service.

Through example and direction works with team members to ensure effective delivery of care.

Communicates with patients and carers to ensure their active involvement in their Colposcopy visit and care.

Continue to develop external network with peers to share good practice within the Colposcopy service.

Liaise with other departments and disciplines, ie. GPs, practise nurses, cytology laboratory, histopathology laboratory, Contractor Service Agency and GUM.

Participate in the Colposcopy / Cytology / Histopathology Multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT) and prepare the case summaries used in the meeting.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda

Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks (if appropriate)

Awareness of CHFT guidelines and policies

Understanding of organisational structures

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

To participate in the planning of and development of the Colposcopy service in association with the Lead Nurse Colposcopist and Lead clinician

Acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct

Works autonomously to manage own caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team with the colposcopy service

Recognise a situation that may be detrimental to health and wellbeing of the individual and takes appropriate action.

The Nurse Colposcopist will be able to deal with complaints and incidents at departmental level, determining the necessary course of action and reporting this to the person with continuing responsibility for the department.

Will be expected to interpret clinical information pertaining to Colposcopy autonomously apply this to ensure individual patient needs are met and a management plan formulated in conjunction with the NHSCSP guidelines.

Support the leads of Colposcopy in acquisition and validation of data for the colposcopy service including the KC65

Responsibilities for patient and client care

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and skills and is able to put this into practice in the specialist area of Colposcopy.

Is able to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, contribute to and support the delivery of patient care within the Colposcopy service.

Ensure that appropriate teaching of patients and carers is an integral part of care delivery.

Support the maintenance of the patients environment, which is conducive to the highest standards of care delivery.

Freedom to act

Works independently in colposcopy within the NMC Professional Code of Conduct, National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCP) and BSCCP guidelines.

Takes every opportunity to maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills and competence to ensure the delivery of evidence based practice in line with the NMCs Code of Conduct, local policies and guidelines.

Contributes to Clinical Governance at an appropriate level.

Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines within the Colposcopy service.

Adheres to policies, procedures and guidelines, which govern practice at national and local level.

Works within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and the Trusts policies and procedures.

Communication

Communicates effectively within the clinical based multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the smooth running of the service.

Through example and direction works with team members to ensure effective delivery of care.

Communicates with patients and carers to ensure their active involvement in their Colposcopy visit and care.

Continue to develop external network with peers to share good practice within the Colposcopy service.

Liaise with other departments and disciplines, ie. GPs, practise nurses, cytology laboratory, histopathology laboratory, Contractor Service Agency and GUM.

Participate in the Colposcopy / Cytology / Histopathology MDT review meetings and prepare the case summaries used in the meeting.

Education and Training

Provide appropriate advice regarding health promotion and prevention of illness, specifically smoking cessation advice, cervical screening, contraception and sexual health.

Provides education regarding Colposcopy and the management of cervical abnormalities.

Has a regular responsibility for the education of patients, carers and colleagues.

Contributes to the creation of supportive educational environment maximising opportunities for learning and developing resources for students, staff, patients and carers.

Foster a culture of lifelong learning and continuous professional development both personally and within the directorate team.

Leadership and management

Acts as a role model to demonstrate the highest professional standards and support the development of clinical expertise within the team.

Manages a caseload of patients with low-grade and high grade diseases of the cervix.

Research and Development

Participates in departmental audit / research as required and demonstrates a high level of commitment to these areas.

Actively apply research findings relating to Colposcopy.

Highlights areas for potential audit and actively contributes to the process at departmental level

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
• BSCCP accreditation
• Evidence of further study or knowledge at master's level or equivalent which could include Post graduate diploma in area of post registration qualification/training which can include BSCCP colposcopy training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as an autonomous practitioner

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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust