Job summary
Exciting Opportunity - Accredited Colposcopy Nurse Specialist at Northern Care Alliance
The Northern Care Alliance is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Colposcopy Nurse Specialist to join our friendly and dedicated Gynaecology team.
The ideal candidate will bring recent clinical and management experience and be well-versed in the Quality Assurance standards essential for delivering exceptional care. In this leadership role, you will support the management and development of the colposcopy service, ensuring it maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient care.
You will oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, striving to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience at every stage. With the backing of our colposcopy administrative support team, you will have the resources and environment to lead confidently and make a meaningful impact.
If you're passionate about women's health and committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the colposcopy service at The Northern Care Alliance, ensuring seamless and high-quality patient care
* Maintain adherence to national standards for patient safety and clinical practice, including preparing and reporting on national audits and reports
* Collaborate with the Clinical Lead Colposcopist and the wider team to support the development and delivery of the cervical screening service, aligning with NHS England Service specifications
* Oversee the effective and efficient operational management of the Colposcopy Service on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smooth service delivery
* Provide senior clinical leadership, expert advice, and ongoing support to the nursing team and the broader multi-professional team, facilitating the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective care
* Demonstrate extensive theoretical and practical experience in clinical skills required to run independent nurse-led clinics
* Offer clinical and professional guidance at Directorate, Divisional, and Trust levels, supporting continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery
If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for women's health and leadership, we invite you to bring your expertise to this vital role.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM447-25-C
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSCCP Accreditation
* Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing
* Advanced Practitioner
Skills
Essential
* Experience working independently as a Colposcopist
* Managing a defined case load of patients
* Clinical Reasoning Skills
* Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
* Teaching colleagues from other professions
* Negotiation skills
* Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Experience
Essential
* Advanced Level Clinical Practice Experience
* Involvement in Research and Audits
* Evidence of experience in managing change
Desirable
* Working across organisational boundaries
* Publications/Conference Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSCCP Accreditation
* Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing
* Advanced Practitioner
Skills
Essential
* Experience working independently as a Colposcopist
* Managing a defined case load of patients
* Clinical Reasoning Skills
* Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Desirable
* Teaching colleagues from other professions
* Negotiation skills
* Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Experience
Essential
* Advanced Level Clinical Practice Experience
* Involvement in Research and Audits
* Evidence of experience in managing change
Desirable
* Working across organisational boundaries
* Publications/Conference Experience
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
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