Job summary
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.
About us
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.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
1. Current NMC Registration
2. Masters degree or equivalent experience
3. Specialist knowledge of the principles of cervical screening, colposcopy and the underlying pathology and related disease
4. BSCCP Registered Colposcopist
5. Demonstrate competence in clinical practice
6. Able to relate theory to practice
7. Provide expert specialist clinical advice within the MDT
8. Cervical Screening Course
9. Smear taker
Desirable
10. Basic Counselling skills course
11. 1st Level Degree
12. Knowledge of the principles of Research and Quality Assurance
13. Knowledge of Health Promotion principles
14. Knowledge of CANISC system
Experience
Essential
15. Previous experience in the field of women's health
16. Specialist clinical knowledge relating to cervical screening and Colposcopy
17. Experience of leading a team of nurses at undertaking training, presentations to multi professional groups
18. Ability to take the lead in audit and participate in R&D
Desirable
19. Managerial abilities - evidence of managerial experience
20. Computer literate
21. Evidence of having undertaken research and dissemination of evidence based practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
22. Ability to assess plan, implement and evaluate care
23. Proven leadership skills
24. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
25. Ability to prioritise work
26. Excellent interpersonal skills
27. Able to maintain high standards of care
28. Excellent record keeping
29. Good teaching skills
30. Ability to manage time effectively
31. Able to work in a team
32. Able to work without supervision
33. Excellent decision making skills in an unpredictable environment
34. Demonstrate a willingness to develop their role
35. Enthusiastic and assertive
36. Organisational skills
Desirable
37. Ability to speak Welsh
38. IT Skills
39. Audit skills
Values
Essential
40. Demonstrate PTHB Values
41. Self motivator/ enthusiastic
42. Able to maintain confidentiality
43. Caring attitude to patients
44. Recognises own limitations
Other
Essential
45. Ability to travel
46. Membership of the BSCCP
47. Membership of a professional organisation for indemnity
48. Across Health Board working in own speciality
49. Reliable work record
Desirable
50. Evidence of budgetary control