Trainee Nurse Colposcopist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Leeds is looking for a Registered General Nurse to join their Colposcopy Unit as a trainee nurse colposcopist. This role offers specialized training in line with national guidelines, ideal for candidates with at least two years of experience in women’s health or gynaecology. Responsibilities include managing patient caseloads, providing specialist care, and mentoring junior staff. Join a commitment to high-quality patient care through continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child) – Level 1 or 2.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post‑registration role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients.
• Provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice.
• Support interdisciplinary and whole‑service working.
• Lead and mentor junior clinical staff.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Our Colposcopy Unit is a centre of excellence for women with pre‑invasive cervical disease. As one of the first units nationally to introduce nurse‑led colposcopy clinics, we currently have four accredited nurse colposcopists delivering outstanding patient care.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and resourceful Registered General Nurse to join our team as a trainee nurse colposcopist. This role offers the unique opportunity to undertake specialist training in accordance with British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)/RCOG guidelines. Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with at least two years of current experience within women’s health, gynaecology or primary care, and evidence of post‑registration education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients, including assessment of care needs and setting standards of care.
• Provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to the specified patient group and contribute to developing the specialty service.
• Support interdisciplinary and whole‐service working, promoting sharing of good practice and delivering high quality, effective and efficient care.
• Offer training and education to staff groups, patients and families/carers.
• Lead and mentor junior clinical staff and students, ensuring effective leadership and development at all levels.
• Maintain quality and safety through participation in audit, research, and local improvement programmes, applying evidence‑based practice.
• Communicate complex information to patients, families and external partners, ensuring clarity and support.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NMC and LTHT guidelines.
• Ensure a safe, clean and secure working environment, adhering to safeguarding and whistle‑blowing policies.
• Undertake mandatory training and professional development within required time scales.

Qualification and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child) – Level 1 or 2.
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required.
• Degree level education or evidence of working towards it.
• Experience as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post‑registration role within the specialty.
• Audit and standard setting experience.

Skills & Behaviours

• Compassionate and caring.
• Capable of lateral thinking.
• Motivator of self and others.
• Positive approach to change.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Able to manage stress in self and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• IT skills.
• Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members.

Training and Personal Development

The job holder must take responsibility, in agreement with their line manager, for their own personal development, ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. All mandatory training for the role will be undertaken.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.