The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced practitioner who is an accredited BSCCP Colposcopist as our Lead Colposcopy Nurse Practitioner and Cervical Screening Programme Lead on a 2-year contract, to work in our friendly Colposcopy and Gynaecology team.
If you have the accredited skills and can provide compassionate and holistic patient care with excellent communication skills, then this role could be for you. There is an opportunity for you to get in touch to arrange an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
1. Use advanced and highly developed specialist skills and expert knowledge to determine the physical and emotional needs of the women by taking clinical responsibility for all women who attend and act as their advocate.
2. Undertake specialist-led outpatient colposcopy clinics as an advanced independent practitioner working to guidelines & protocols and within a clinical governance framework.
3. Undertake holistic management of women referred to the service, including a full history, examination, management, and treatment.
4. Use high-level verbal and written communication skills with all members of the team, patients, and primary care staff.
5. Lead the staff cervical screening programme.
6. Develop and update protocols and care pathways within the colposcopy area, thus identifying an effective care pathway for each individual patient.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered
* Degree in relevant field
* BSCCP Accredited colposcopist
* Masters or willingness to work towards
Knowledge, experience, behaviours and skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Currently practising colposcopy
* Experience running audit and research
* Delivery of presentations
* Experience of managing staff
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Counselling certificate/course
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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