Deputy Nurse Colposcopist inGuildford inGuildford PUBLISHED 13 MAY 2024

Band 6 training post, leading to Band 7 on completion of training.
Job summary

The post holder will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Colposcopy and Consultant Lead for Colposcopy, with the co-ordination and safe delivery of the Colposcopy Service (in accordance with the standards of the British Society for Colposcopist and Cytopathologists).

They will be trained to facilitate delivery of a quality service and ensure that resources are effectively and efficiently managed. This responsibility includes, equipment management and health & safety within the Colposcopy area as well as ensuring the data entry audits are completed. Integral to the role is ensuring that national standards are adhered to and changes are implemented. Working to agreed protocols and after training the post holder will undertake nurse led smear clinics and colposcopy clinics. They will support the provision of cover for doctor led colposcopy clinics. The role has responsibility to facilitate effective communication links with the Trust multi-disciplinary teams and meet quality assurance standards.

Main duties of the job

The busy Benign Gynaecology Outpatients department is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated nurse with excellent communication skills to work within the Gynaecology clinic as part of a multi disciplinary team.

The successful candidate must show the ability to undertake the role of Deputy Nurse Colposcopist. This is a training post. You will undertake a training programme as a band 6, leading to a band 7 on completion of the required competencies.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.


Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.


A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jkQuO1VfE description

Job responsibilities


Deputy Nurse Colposcopist Gynaecology Outpatients



Band 6 training post, leading to Band 7 on completion of training



18.75 hours per week


The role involves the management of quality clinical care, and being an advocate for the patient experience. You should be able to demonstrate effective management of resources and the ability to complete a training programme to undertake nurse led colposcopy and smear tests.

The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards we expect for our patients are met. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience as a gynaecological nurse and a willingness to lead change.

To arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Peckham, Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist on or Maria Hobbs, Senior Sister Gynae Outpatients

Job description
Job responsibilities


Deputy Nurse Colposcopist Gynaecology Outpatients



Band 6 training post, leading to Band 7 on completion of training



18.75 hours per week


The role involves the management of quality clinical care, and being an advocate for the patient experience. You should be able to demonstrate effective management of resources and the ability to complete a training programme to undertake nurse led colposcopy and smear tests.

The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards we expect for our patients are met. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience as a gynaecological nurse and a willingness to lead change.

To arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Peckham, Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist on or Maria Hobbs, Senior Sister Gynae Outpatients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree or equivalent with experience
  • Evidence of recent professional development
  • Teaching and mentoring qualification
  • Gynaecology or colposcopy experience
  • Qualified Nurse Coloposcopist (On completion of training)
  • Qualified to undertake smear tests (On completion of training)
Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
  • Evidence of ability to undertake audits
  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree or equivalent with experience
  • Evidence of recent professional development
  • Teaching and mentoring qualification
  • Gynaecology or colposcopy experience
  • Qualified Nurse Coloposcopist (On completion of training)
  • Qualified to undertake smear tests (On completion of training)
Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
  • Evidence of ability to undertake audits
  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
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.
UK Registration

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

Additional information
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website
Job summary

The post holder will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Colposcopy and Consultant Lead for Colposcopy, with the co-ordination and safe delivery of the Colposcopy Service (in accordance with the standards of the British Society for Colposcopist and Cytopathologists).

They will be trained to facilitate delivery of a quality service and ensure that resources are effectively and efficiently managed. This responsibility includes, equipment management and health & safety within the Colposcopy area as well as ensuring the data entry audits are completed. Integral to the role is ensuring that national standards are adhered to and changes are implemented. Working to agreed protocols and after training the post holder will undertake nurse led smear clinics and colposcopy clinics. They will support the provision of cover for doctor led colposcopy clinics. The role has responsibility to facilitate effective communication links with the Trust multi-disciplinary teams and meet quality assurance standards.

Main duties of the job

The busy Benign Gynaecology Outpatients department is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated nurse with excellent communication skills to work within the Gynaecology clinic as part of a multi disciplinary team.

The successful candidate must show the ability to undertake the role of Deputy Nurse Colposcopist. This is a training post. You will undertake a training programme as a band 6, leading to a band 7 on completion of the required competencies.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.


A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jkQuO1VfE description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Nurse Colposcopist Gynaecology Outpatients


Band 6 training post, leading to Band 7 on completion of training


18.75 hours per week


The role involves the management of quality clinical care, and being an advocate for the patient experience. You should be able to demonstrate effective management of resources and the ability to complete a training programme to undertake nurse led colposcopy and smear tests.

The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards we expect for our patients are met. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience as a gynaecological nurse and a willingness to lead change.

To arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Peckham, Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist on or Maria Hobbs, Senior Sister Gynae Outpatients

Job description
Job responsibilities

Deputy Nurse Colposcopist Gynaecology Outpatients


Band 6 training post, leading to Band 7 on completion of training


18.75 hours per week


The role involves the management of quality clinical care, and being an advocate for the patient experience. You should be able to demonstrate effective management of resources and the ability to complete a training programme to undertake nurse led colposcopy and smear tests.

The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards we expect for our patients are met. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience as a gynaecological nurse and a willingness to lead change.

To arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Peckham, Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist on or Maria Hobbs, Senior Sister Gynae Outpatients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree or equivalent with experience
  • Evidence of recent professional development
  • Teaching and mentoring qualification
  • Gynaecology or colposcopy experience
  • Qualified Nurse Coloposcopist (On completion of training)
  • Qualified to undertake smear tests (On completion of training)
Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
  • Evidence of ability to undertake audits
  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree or equivalent with experience
  • Evidence of recent professional development
  • Teaching and mentoring qualification
  • Gynaecology or colposcopy experience
  • Qualified Nurse Coloposcopist (On completion of training)
  • Qualified to undertake smear tests (On completion of training)
Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
  • Evidence of ability to undertake audits
  • Experience in a clinical environment and demonstration of knowledge in relation to providing high standards of patient care and experience
  • Current and up-to-date knowledge and development
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.
UK Registration

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

Additional information
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website


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