Nurse Colposcopist / Cervical Screening Lead

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Nurse Colposcopist to lead the Cervical Screening Programme while maintaining clinical skills. Join a leading NHS Trust in Coventry, committed to high-quality patient care and innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in cervical screening and colposcopy.
• Ability to oversee quality and effectiveness of services.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
• Monitor quality and effectiveness of services according to NHSCSP standards.
• Report on performance and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Clinical skills in colposcopy

Quality management

Data monitoring

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Nurse Colposcopist to become the Cervical Screening Programme Lead whilst maintaining clinical skills in colposcopy. This is a exciting time to join the service as we embark on expanding and developing our gynaecology services.

Main duties of the job

• To oversee and coordinate the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) services provided within the organisation.
• To play a vital role in the audit of invasive cervical cancers and in ensuring that the individual elements of the local programmes work together to provide the best possible service and outcomes for women
• Report quarterly to SQAS (KC65), quarterly programme board updates (exception reporting) Annual Board programme presentation, quarterly Cervical Screening Management meetings.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B8A-7084920-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description Job responsibilities

The CSPL will:

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services provided by the organisation according to NHSCSP standards and guidelines (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cervical-screening-professional-guidance) and take appropriate action to address any shortfalls or escalate appropriately
• Ensure that there is timely collection and submission of data for national mandatory statistical returns and data (KC65) for routine and ad hoc programme monitoring for NHS England commissioners, SQAS and other organisations
• Review data relating to the services provided by the organisation and monitor performance against both nationally and locally agreed standards
• Report to the appropriate Screening and Immunisation Team(s) (SITs) and local cervical screening programme boards any aspects of the programme which do not nationally and locally agreed standards
• Report to clinical governance committees on the performance, achievements and significant issues relating to the cervical screening programme within the organisation
• Produce an annual performance report for the Cervical Screening Programme Board, to cover all NHSCSP services provided for the organisations main clinical governance committee (this will also feed into local cervical screening programme boards): the report should relate to the laboratory and, or colposcopy based aspects of the service carried out, as agreed with and required by cervical screening commissioners and SQAS
• Ensure all new cases of invasive cervical cancer diagnosed in women referred to the provider for investigation (from any source) are registered and audited in accordance with current NHSCSP guidelines (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-auditing-procedures)
• Play an important role in the SQAS visit process for all aspects of the programme that are provided by the organisation, ensuring that any recommendations are addressed in a timely manner and responding with evidence of achievement to SITs and SQAS
• Ensure that operational policies quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads)
• Oversee effective failsafe systems for all women referred to colposcopy, in line with the requirements set out in NHSCSP guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-cytologyreporting-failsafe)
• Contribute to the agreement of the cervical screening contract specification with NHS England and ensure implementation
• Oversee that effective systems and IT links are in place to feedback colposcopy attendance and histology outcomes to the screening laboratory
• Attend local and regional cervical screening board meetings as well as organising and chair quarterly Trust cervical screening management meetings
• Ensure the correct processes are followed for the management of NHS screening incidents (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-safety-incidents-in-nhs-screening-programmes)

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

The CSPL will:

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services provided by the organisation according to NHSCSP standards and guidelines (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cervical-screening-professional-guidance) and take appropriate action to address any shortfalls or escalate appropriately
• Ensure that there is timely collection and submission of data for national mandatory statistical returns and data (KC65) for routine and ad hoc programme monitoring for NHS England commissioners, SQAS and other organisations
• Review data relating to the services provided by the organisation and monitor performance against both nationally and locally agreed standards
• Report to the appropriate Screening and Immunisation Team(s) (SITs) and local cervical screening programme boards any aspects of the programme which do not nationally and locally agreed standards
• Report to clinical governance committees on the performance, achievements and significant issues relating to the cervical screening programme within the organisation
• Produce an annual performance report for the Cervical Screening Programme Board, to cover all NHSCSP services provided for the organisations main clinical governance committee (this will also feed into local cervical screening programme boards): the report should relate to the laboratory and, or colposcopy based aspects of the service carried out, as agreed with and required by cervical screening commissioners and SQAS
• Ensure all new cases of invasive cervical cancer diagnosed in women referred to the provider for investigation (from any source) are registered and audited in accordance with current NHSCSP guidelines (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-auditing-procedures)
• Play an important role in the SQAS visit process for all aspects of the programme that are provided by the organisation, ensuring that any recommendations are addressed in a timely manner and responding with evidence of achievement to SITs and SQAS
• Ensure that operational policies quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads)
• Oversee effective failsafe systems for all women referred to colposcopy, in line with the requirements set out in NHSCSP guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-cytologyreporting-failsafe)
• Contribute to the agreement of the cervical screening contract specification with NHS England and ensure implementation
• Oversee that effective systems and IT links are in place to feedback colposcopy attendance and histology outcomes to the screening laboratory
• Attend local and regional cervical screening board meetings as well as organising and chair quarterly Trust cervical screening management meetings
• Ensure the correct processes are followed for the management of NHS screening incidents (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-safety-incidents-in-nhs-screening-programmes)

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Experience Essential

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Knowledge Essential

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Skills Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

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Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Experience Essential

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Knowledge Essential

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Skills Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

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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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)