Nurse Colposcopist in Brecon

3 weeks ago

Brecon, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Nurse Colposcopist to lead our colposcopy service in PTHB. The ideal candidate should have experience in and knowledge of colposcopy services, excellent communication skills and have extensive knowledge of the national screening requirements set by the NHS cervical screening programme in Wales.

Main duties of the job

As a Colposcopist and Advanced Practitioner, the post holder will manage their own caseload, providing an autonomous colposcopy service and undertake an independent practitioner-led diagnostic and therapeutic role using highly advanced clinical judgement and highly developed specialist knowledge of this complex speciality. 

They will provide clinical expertise and specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the specialty. As an advanced practitioner will be registered and accredited by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP), with accountability for maintaining and improving high quality care for women in the colposcopy setting. Possess highly advanced communication skills, be skilled and experienced in interpersonal relationships and demonstrate the ability to gain the support and cooperation of others. Will receive and act upon complex information generated within the screening programme and provide advice on the further management and follow up of women within the colposcopy service. This will include clinical management, surveillance, and follow-up, based on the interpretation of clinical information. Provide expert specialist clinical advice within the MDT and use the cervical screening programme CANISC system.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

Current NMC Registration

Masters degree or equivalent experience

Specialist knowledge of the principles of cervical screening, colposcopy and the underlying pathology and related disease

BSCCP Registered Colposcopist

Demonstrate competence in clinical practice

Able to relate theory to practice

Provide expert specialist clinical advice within the MDT

Cervical Screening Course

Smear taker

Desirable criteria

Basic Counselling skills course

1st Level Degree

Knowledge of the principles of Research and Quality Assurance

Knowledge of Health Promotion principles

Knowledge of CANISC system

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience in the field of women’s health

Specialist clinical knowledge relating to cervical screening and Colposcopy

Experience of leading a team of nurses at undertaking training, presentations to multi professional groups

Ability to take the lead in audit and participate in R&D

Desirable criteria

Managerial abilities - evidence of managerial experience

Computer literate

Evidence of having undertaken research and dissemination of evidence based practice

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to assess plan, implement and evaluate care

Proven leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise work

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to maintain high standards of care

Excellent record keeping

Good teaching skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Able to work in a team

Able to work without supervision

Excellent decision making skills in an unpredictable environment

Demonstrate a willingness to develop their role

Enthusiastic and assertive

Organisational skills

Desirable criteria

Ability to speak Welsh

IT Skills

Audit skills

Values

Essential criteria

Demonstrate PTHB Values

Self motivator/ enthusiastic

Able to maintain confidentiality

Caring attitude to patients

Recognises own limitations

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to travel

Membership of the BSCCP

Membership of a professional organisation for indemnity

Across Health Board working in own speciality

Reliable work record

Desirable criteria

Evidence of budgetary control

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