Lead Nurse Colposcopist

Job Summary

Are you a passionate Nurse Colposcopist looking for your next opportunity? We are looking for an experienced nurse colposcopist who is passionate about service delivery and patient experience. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner in colposcopy with in-depth knowledge of national and local colposcopy/screening policies and guidelines. They will assess, diagnose, and treat pre-cancerous/cancerous changes on the cervix and provide follow-up care. The post holder will supervise qualified and unqualified staff, manage the delivery of a colposcopy unit, and represent the views of specialist nurse colposcopists and support staff.

Main Duties of the Job

• Support the lead consultant colposcopist and CSPL to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Manage a caseload, providing high-quality patient-focused service.
• Provide clinical, social, and psychological support using excellent communication skills.
• Deliver advanced nursing skills within complex care pathways.
• Undertake total management of women referred to the service, including history, investigations, examination, and management plans.
• Ensure robust clinical leadership within the sphere of responsibility.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (UHDB) is a trusted organisation at the heart of communities, providing Exceptional Care Together. Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin all work. We offer development opportunities, staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, and more. Key facts: 4810 OP appointments daily, 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients, 1115 A&E patients daily, 195 emergency admissions daily, over 33,700 planned surgical operations annually in 57 operating theatres, one of only 7 Trusts with over 50 operating theatres, research active.

Job Details

• Date posted: 27 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 320-W&C-1142-C
• Location: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Job Description

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB. This link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Your application is assessed based on the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential: Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN/RM/RN Child/RSCN), Accredited Colposcopist BSCCP (active), Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent, Degree or equivalent. Desirable: Non-medical prescribing qualification, Evidence of further study at Masters level in health-related subject, Post-registration qualification in specialist area, Contraception or Sexual Health experience/qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential: Significant post registration experience at band 7 in relevant clinical specialty, Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, Experience of working in an MDT and across boundaries, Experience of leading in policy development. Desirable: Experience of project management.

Skills and Ability

Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Report writing/Presentation skills, Computer literate (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

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Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
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Contact for Questions

Matron Sharon Hill, email: [contact hidden], phone: [contact hidden]