Nurse Colposcopist

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is looking for a Nurse Colposcopist to lead the Colposcopy Service. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating women with abnormal smear results, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care. Candidates must be an NMC registered nurse and hold BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation. A competitive salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• NMC registered adult nurse.
• BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation required.
• Experience in Gynaecology nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nurse for the Colposcopy Unit.
• Act as independent accredited Colposcopist.
• Perform LLETZ procedures when necessary.

Skills

Ability to assess patient care

Effective communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

NMC Registration

BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation

Education

Degree in a related subject

Cervical Smear Taker Qualification

Evidence of Continuous Professional Accreditation

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Colposcopist

The closing date is 08 October 2025

As a Registered Nurse working in the Gynaecology Clinic ,within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be enthusiastic about women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.

The role of the Nurse Colposcopist is to provide a Nurse Led Colposcopy Service and care for women attending with abnormal smear results and abnormalities of the Cervix or Vulva. To assess, diagnose, treat and review patient care and monitor patients until the abnormality is resolved. To ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment using evidence-based patient centred care.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and provide guidance, support and teaching to students, junior doctors and all the Colposcopy team.

You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that you will be prepared to support learners within the department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• Act as Lead Nurse for the Colposcopy Unit and take responsibility in the running and organisation of the Colposcopy Service.
• Work as an independent accredited Colposcopist having completed the BSCCP Colposcopy training and maintain accreditation whilst working as a Colposcopist.
• Act as an expert clinically based Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat and review patients referred to the Colposcopy Service.
• Undertake Nurse Led Colposcopy Clinics and practice to agreed standards and protocols set out by the BSCCP/NHS Document 20 and the RCOG.
• Be able to screen, diagnose and treat all stages of CIN and refer to other experts when necessary.
• Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team including Colposcopy, Gynaecology, Gynaecological Oncology, Histopathology and Cytology to provide a high standard of clinical care in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be responsible for providing information, advice and support to women attending Colposcopy.
• Work alongside and support all members of the Colposcopy and Gynaecology team.
• Be involved in the review of clinical services as appropriate i.e. by Audit.
• Provide teaching and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff.
• Contribute to the overall good of the service by being a positive role model and treat all staff, service users and visitors with courtesy and kindness

About us

Why Work With Us?

Torbay and South Devon NHS foundation trust is a great organisation to work for with vast opportunities to develop skills and knowledge whilst working in a collaborative environment.

You will work as part of a team that respects individual points of view, welcomes suggestions for innovative working and values diversity. The Gynaecology and early pregnancy team are passionate about the excellent care they provide to women that attend the department.

Job responsibilities

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation.
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care.
• Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours.
• Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques.
• Able to manage time effectively and multi-task using own initiative due to high volumes of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• NMC registered adult nurse
• BSCCP Colposcopy Accreditation
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Accreditation
• Cervical Smear Taker Qualification
• Degree in related subject
• Breaking bad news training

Knowledge and experience

• Post registration experience in Gynaecology
• Experience working as a nurse colposcopist and understanding of NHSCSP document 20 and local guidelines
• Able to manage own caseload
• Understanding of audit and quality assurance process
• Able to perform LLETZ procedures

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum pro rata