Trainee Colposcopy Nurse

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced gynae nurse to join their colposcopy department in Telford. This position offers training in colposcopy, allowing progression to a band 7 role as a qualified Nurse Colposcopist. The successful candidate will play a critical role in patient care, overseeing the colposcopy service, and working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values high-quality care.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified nurse, preferably in gynaecology.
• Willingness to train in colposcopy.
• Membership with BSCCP is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with guidelines in the colposcopy service.
• Manage histology and cytology results independently.
• Advise patients and staff regarding care.

Skills

Autonomous work

Advanced clinical judgment

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the gynaecology department specializing in colposcopy within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

We are seeking an experienced gynae nurse willing to train in colposcopy, working across both sites at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be employed as a band 6 and will progress to band 7 upon completing training and becoming a BSCCP accredited colposcopist.

As a qualified Nurse Colposcopist, you will work autonomously, undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic roles using your advanced clinical judgment. Your responsibilities include supporting service development based on best practices and ensuring high-quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient care within the colposcopy service.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

Colposcopy Practitioner: The service operates with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

The Colposcopy Practitioner Will

• Work as part of the team to ensure the Colposcopy Service is efficient and compliant with local and national guidelines.
• Maintain membership of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP).
• Keep knowledge and experience aligned with BSCCP recommendations.
• Maintain advanced specialist skills for diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy, including examination and treatment, requiring dexterity and precision.
• Promote service change and evidence-based practices to improve care quality as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Advise patients and staff on aspects of care provided.
• Work independently, managing histology and cytology results and correspondence.
• Provide a specialist-led service, managing daily operations to meet service demands.
• Ensure up-to-date protocols and guidelines are in place, aligned with national recommendations.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We aim to provide high-quality, safe care in a supportive environment for our staff.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' reflects our commitment. Guided by our core values—Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted—we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team committed to continuous improvement, join us and make a difference together!