Job overview
We are currently a small team within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust caring for patients referred with gynaecological problems within the Surgical Oncology Directorate.
We have been given an exciting opportunity to expand the service to increase capacity for patients and to bring waiting times down.
We are looking for a kind, caring and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the team and support the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology Services at Guy's Hospital in the Out-Patient environment.
Patient care is our priority and we are proud of the service and care we deliver.
We also recognise the importance of looking after each other and working as a team.
If you share our passion for providing excellent patient care in a supportive and collaborative working environment we welcome your application.
Closing date: 16th June 2026 at Midnight
Interview date: 2nd July 2026
Main duties of the job
A key role in supporting the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinic teams.
Provide a link between the two departments to promote safe and efficient
care to those using the service.
Ensure clinics are organised, appropriately staffed and safe for patients
and clinicians.
Assist with Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology Procedures. Provide Pre-Operative Assessments for those undergoing procedures under general anaesthesia.
Support patients throughout their pathway acting as patient advocate where necessary.
Provide clinical advice and guidance with appropriate training.
Ensure failsafe processes are carried out efficiently and accurately.
General management and organisation of the department.
Team management and support including staff rota and PDRs for junior staff.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working within the gynaecology oncology directorate in an outpatient environment.
The postholder will ensure a safe and efficient service for patients attending for Colposcopy and Rapid Access gynaecology procedures.
At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the department and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will be a key member in the development of the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology service.
They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
They will ensure the safety and well-being of services users, always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
3. Cervical Screening Sample taker
4. Teaching & assessing qualification
Previous experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of working on own and in a team
6. Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
7. Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable criteria
8. Previous experience in gynaecology
9. Experience in Pre-Assessment Nursing
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria
10. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
11. Able to manage difficult situations
12. Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
13. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
14. Able to work as an effective team member
Desirable criteria
15. IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.