Lead Nurse Colposcopist

Main duties of the job

To lead alongside the Lead Consultant Colposcopist on the delivery of the colposcopy branch of the cervical screening programme within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. To practice independently as a Nurse Colposcopist, accredited by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP). Together with the Colposcopy Consultants and members of the immediate Colposcopy clinical team, effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area with a view to managing their own nurse-led outpatient clinics and in collaboration with the Colposcopy team advise on appropriate treatment plans. To oversee and coordinate alongside the Colposcopist and cervical screening programme lead (CSPL) the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme services provided by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (adult) (Essential)
• BSCCP/ RCOG Colposcopy Accreditation (Essential)
• Highly specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of clinical Colposcopy to master's level equivalent (Essential)

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

• Extensive understanding of professional nurse accountability and scope within gynae nursing
• Expert knowledge of colposcopy screening programme and QA requirements
• Understanding and competence in extended nursing procedures.
• Work autonomously managing own caseload and triaging referrals into service
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, referring patients to other disciplines as required
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement care for Patients.
• Ability to undertake consultations independently, including assessment, history taking, physical and psychological assessments, for example pelvic assessment
• Advanced physical skills required for performing colposcopies
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce comprehensive written reports to a high standard
• Evidenced leadership skills and attributes
• A particular interest in setting and maintaining high professional standard
• Awareness of Developments and Changes in Nursing/ NHS
• Maintain up to date knowledge of colposcopy practice through undertaking any networking and training
• IT literate, including applied knowledge of database management
• Ability to challenge existing practice and initiate change through research and audit

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Assessment and Treatment planning (KSF Level 3 and above)
• Interventions and treatment within the Colposcopy Service (KSF Level 3 and above)
• Information Collection and Analysis (KSF Level 3 and above)

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

• BSCCP/ RCOG Colposcopy Accreditation
• Leadership Skills
• Autonomous Practice
• Advanced Communication skills

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

• Prioritising Workload
• Ability to audit and implement Service Improvement
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Birmingham, B15 2TG
Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/

Contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing for gynaecology, Tracey Littlehales, email: [contact hidden], phone: [contact hidden]