Nurse Hysteroscopist and/or Colposcopist
The closing date is 21 May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an accredited Colposcopist and/or Hysteroscopist to join an experienced team of nurses within Gynae oncology running autonomous nurse‑led clinics. Band 7/8a depending on experience. Candidates currently trained in Colposcopy will be expected to undertake the Hysteroscopy course at Masters level at Bradford/London in order to become a qualified hysteroscopist. Candidates trained in Hysteroscopy will be expected to undertake Colposcopy training and OSCE to become an accredited Colposcopist with the BSCCP. The post will also include some Gynae Oncology CNS work in order to support the team.
Candidates qualified in either Colposcopy or Hysteroscopy would be employed at Band 7.
Candidates dual qualified in Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy would be employed at Band 8a.
Candidates employed at a Band 7 would be upbanded to 8a on completion of training.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of care, utilising highly specialist skills in Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy.
Responsible for ensuring high quality, clinical and cost‑effective healthcare across Gynae Oncology.
Responsible for providing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
Triage of all referrals into Gynae Oncology and Colposcopy. Running autonomous nurse‑led clinics for USCP in hysteroscopy, ability to provide see and treat service using Myosure. Running autonomous nurse‑led clinics for Colposcopy (diagnostic and LLETZ).
Manage and act on all results and support junior colleagues. Carry own complex patient case load.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 May 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 2 June 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Completion of either the hysteroscopy module at Bradford University or BSCCP Colposcopy training or both
* Degree level education
* Masters Degree
* Gynaecological oncology nursing course
* Leadership training
* Expectation to gain advanced communication skills training if not already
Experience
* Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills.
* Accept personal accountability for own practice.
* Experience of formal/informal teaching.
* Experience of initiating and leading change
* Managing and leading a team
* Experience of budget management
* Nurse hysteroscopy and/or colposcopy practitioner experience
* Audit or research experience
* Experience of presentation/publication at national/international level
* Presentation and communication expertise
* Practical experience of policy development
Knowledge
* Understanding of evidence-based practice.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Understanding of patient pathway complexities and how to support the patient through this
* In depth knowledge of national and international standards for colposcopy, the cervical screening programme/outpatient hysteroscopy and gynaecological oncology
* In depth knowledge of colposcopy and post‑menopausal bleeding services
Skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
* Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs.
* Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
* Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time‑management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead developments in practice.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
* Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills.Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
* Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
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.
Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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