Nurse Colposcopist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Nurse Colposcopist to join their team. This role involves conducting diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy procedures, managing patient care, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. As part of a large NHS trust, you'll benefit from a supportive environment aimed at improving patient care and staff well-being, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Protected hours for well-being activities

Qualifications

• Must be a BSCCP trained Nurse Colposcopist.
• Advanced specialist skills in undertaking colposcopy.
• Ability to maintain and develop colposcopy service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy.
• Participate in case discussions during multidisciplinary meetings.
• Manage own caseload and provide a specialist-led service.

Skills

Advanced specialist skills in colposcopy

BSCCP trained

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Patient assessment and treatment

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for the role of Nurse Colposcopist with the The Northern Care Alliance.

Responsibilities

• The Colposcopy Practitioner will maintain advanced specialist skills to undertake full diagnostic and therapeutic Colposcopy, including examination and treatment.
• The successful candidate will participate in regular multi-disciplinary meetings (MDT) for case discussion and protocol review, including cytology and histology services working closely with the hospital based programme co-ordinator.
• BSCCP trained Nurse Colposcopist, responsible for examining, assessing and treating patients with abnormal smears/Vaginal and Vulval.
• Maintain and develop the Colposcopy service within the parameters of current and future guidance and protocols.
• Act as a key contact for the patient experience collaborative and ensure that feedback is acted upon, with demonstrable improvements.
• Development of the Colposcopy Service in line with the evidence based practice and with a view to improving the quality of care, part of MDT.
• Provide a specialist led service, whilst managing their own caseload.
• The post holder will ensure that written protocols and guidelines are in place and up to date for the service.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

What we offer

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and support. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values — care, appreciate and inspire — to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

How to read more

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025