Overview
Nurse Colposcopist (BSCCP accredited) - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The closing date is 21 September 2025
The post holder must be an accredited Nurse Colposcopist with the BSCCP (British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology), and work in collaboration with other Colposcopy health care professionals to give appropriate specialist advice and treatment.
To assist in leading the nurse led Colposcopy service
Maintain NHS Cervical Screening Standards
Deputise for lead colposcopy nurse in clinical and CSPL role
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain an identifiable clinical presence within the department and undertake relevant clinical activities.
* Ensure a patient-focused, multi-professional approach to care in collaboration with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
* Ensure clinical documentation is completed accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner.
* Develop, monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, protocols and professional regulations.
* Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services provided by the organisation according to NHSCSP standards and guidelines and take appropriate action to address any shortfalls or escalate appropriately
* Ensure that operational policies and quality management systems are implemented across the programme (in conjunction with clinical and operational leads)
* Oversee effective failsafe systems for all women referred to colposcopy, in line with the requirements set out in NHSCSP guidance
* Contribute to the agreement of the cervical screening contract specification with NHS England and ensure implementation
* Ensure that effective systems and IT links are in place to feedback colposcopy attendance and histology outcomes to the screening laboratory.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
* Clinical responsibility to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care is maintained.
* Ensure continuous improvement of service provision by maintaining current/up to date knowledge of best practice and by creating an environment of trust and respect.
* Maximize opportunities to share good practices and innovations with colleagues both locally and nationally.
* Attend local and regional meetings as appropriate
* Produce local and regional reports as required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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