Trainee Nurse Colposcopist — Path to Autonomy

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Nurse Colposcopist to join a multidisciplinary team, offering a structured development programme to become an autonomous practitioner. The post includes supervised clinical practice and a clear accreditation pathway.

The role requires compassionate care for patients with abnormal cervical screening results, contributing to safe, high-quality colposcopy services while progressing through BSCCP training and achieving competent

Qualifications

• RN qualification with current NMC registration.
• A degree in nursing or a health-related subject.
• Accredited Nurse Colposcopist (BSCCP) – if a qualified nurse colposcopist.
• Registration as BSCCP trainer (if already practicing as a nurse colposcopist).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking nurse-led colposcopy clinics in accordance with competence, accreditation status and agreed scope of practice.
• Assessing patients referred with abnormal cervical screening results or suspected cervical abnormalities.
• Providing clear information, counselling and emotional support before, during and after procedures.
• Performing colposcopic examinations, cervical biopsies and other diagnostic procedures once assessed as competent.
• Undertaking treatment procedures, including treatment of cervical abnormalities, following the required training and competency assessment.
• Reviewing cytology, histology and clinical findings and developing appropriate management and follow-up plans.
• Recognising suspected cervical cancer or complex pathology and escalating promptly to the lead colposcopist or appropriate medical clinician.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring that results, onward referrals and follow-up arrangements are completed within required timescales.
• Working in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, BSCCP guidance, Trust policies and professional standards.
• Participating in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audit, quality assurance, incident review and service improvement.
• Supporting patient safety, infection prevention, safeguarding, consent and medicines-management requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

IT skills

Mentorship and coaching

Education

RN qualification with NMC registration

Degree in nursing or health-related subject

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Nurse Colposcopist to join a multidisciplinary team, offering a structured development programme to become an autonomous practitioner. The post includes supervised clinical practice and a clear accreditation pathway.

The role requires compassionate care for patients with abnormal cervical screening results, contributing to safe, high-quality colposcopy services while progressing through BSCCP training and achieving competent