Lead Nurse Colposcopist

Lead Nurse Colposcopist The closing date is 19 May 2026 Responsibilities Lead, alongside the Lead Consultant Colposcopist, the delivery of the colposcopy branch of the cervical screening programme at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Practice independently as an accredited Nurse Colposcopist (BSCCP) and provide high‑quality patient care. Develop, implement and review Trust Colposcopy policies, guidelines and standards.

Coordinate and deliver an expert nursing service with the colposcopy clinical team, managing nurse‑led outpatient clinics and advising on appropriate treatment plans. Oversee the quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme services delivered by the Trust. Qualifications Registered Nurse (adult) BSCCP/ RCOG Colposcopy Accreditation Highly specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of clinical Colposcopy to masters level equivalent Knowledge & Nature of Experience Extensive understanding of professional nurse accountability and scope within gynae nursing Expert knowledge of colposcopy screening programme and QA requirements Understanding and competence in extended nursing procedures Work autonomously managing own caseload and triaging referrals into service Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, referring patients to other disciplines as required Ability to assess, plan, and implement care for patients Ability to undertake consultations independently, including assessment, history taking, physical and psychological assessments, for example pelvic assessment Advanced physical skills required for performing colposcopies Advanced communication and interpersonal skills Ability to produce comprehensive written reports to a high standard Evidenced leadership skills and attributes A particular interest in setting and maintaining high professional standard Awareness of developments and changes in nursing/NHS Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of colposcopy practice through undertaking any networking and training IT literate, including applied knowledge of database management Ability to challenge existing practice and initiate change through research and audit Analytical and Judgement Skills Assessment and Treatment planning (KSF Level 3 and above) Interventions and treatment within the Colposcopy Service (KSF Level 3 and above) Information Collection and Analysis (KSF Level 3 and above) Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge BSCCP/ RCOG Colposcopy Accreditation Leadership Skills Autonomous Practice Advanced Communication skills Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes Ability to audit and implement Service Improvement Ability to work under pressure 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.

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