Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (Colposcopy)
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is looking to recruit a trained Nurse Colposcopist to lead our service with BSCCP colposcopy accreditation. There is an expectation that the successful candidate would provide some support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists for Gynaecology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidate who will utilise the skills of leadership, clinical expertise, evidence based practice and innovation to facilitate and deliver care which is patient centered, safe, and effective.
The post holder will be expected to lead by example, motivate others and deliver high standards of care. You will work closely with the lead clinician to improve operational efficiency and enhance the performance of the colposcopy service.
The successful candidate will be part of a skilled team of consultants and nurse specialists that aim to support the Trust and the Gynaecology Service in delivering the standards set out by the NHS Cervical screening Programme and BSCCP. As an individual, you will act as expert in this specialist area of Colposcopy and must have experience in the wider gynaecology service.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Colposcopy will work in partnership with the named Lead Consultants to deliver clinical objectives for the Gynaecology and Colposcopy services. As an accredited nurse Colposcopist, you will act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is responsible for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the unit.
The CNS Colposcopist will participate in the collaborative management of the Gynaecology Service and be a key member of the Senior Nursing Management Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN/RSCN Diploma or Degree
* NMC Registered
* Management Qualification (ISM) or relevant management experience
* Extensive experience at senior level/ leadership role
* MSc in Health, Quality or leadership related or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment or equivalent
* Colposcopy Accreditation
* Non-medical prescribing or working towards within 2 academic years of appointment
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification 998/997 /mentorship
* Trained in Advanced Life Support
* Continuous Professional Development portfolio
* A recognised qualification in cancer or Urology nursing e.g ENB A11 or ENB N09
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patients accessing our colposcopy services
* Good understanding of strategic health economy targets for the delivery of gynaecology services
* Good knowledge of national and local targets, NICE Guidelines and policies in relation to gynaecology care
* A clear understanding of current national cancer policy and the implications for practice and the development of colposcopy services.
* Evidence of prior senior clinical decision making
* Evidence of recent research and audit
* Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice
* Advanced communication training
* Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
Skills and Abilities
* Development of analytical and judgmental skills
* Capability in computer skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Research/audit skills
* Self-reliant, self-motivated proactive personality
* Flexible to meet the needs of the service
* Acknowledgment of limitations in practice
* Commitment to own professional 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.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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