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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities
1.1 To ensure all necessary material resources are available and allocate as appropriate
1.2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical, social and psychological care, according 
to the needs of the patient
1.3 Perform independent colposcopy and cervical screening examinations
1.4 Make appropriate decisions regarding referral to Colposcopy MDT. 
1.5 Responsible for the safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances 
according to Trust policy
1.6 To maintain and update skills required for cervical screening and colposcopy
1.7 Provide suitably trained person/s to assist in clinical procedures, whilst maintaining the 
patient’s safety during invasive procedures at all times
1.8 Act as the patient’s advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment
1.9 Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within own scope of practice and that all clinical 
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines have all been agreed with the Matron and 
been through the correct governance process
1.10 Lead on improvement projects within the Colposcopy Service
1.11 Act as an effective role model, resource and advisor to lead the assessment, co-ordination 
and care delivery
1.12 Lead on facilitating and supporting efficient and effective patient pathways and care 
programmes, ensuring high standards of care
1.13 Ensure that patients are processed through the department in a safe and timely manner 
1.14 Lead on ensuring that there is effective communication within the department, including 
liaison with medical staff and other disciplines and services
1.15 Supervise and co-ordinate the clinical standards of all staff within the department and inform 
the appropriate personnel of changes in circumstances which may affect the delivery of 
care within the unit
1.16 Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance for the service, show leadership and be 
an effective change innovator in areas of patient safety and clinical effectiveness
1.17 Undertake clinical audits as required, and to be responsible for monitoring and evaluating 
ways to use this data to inform staff and to improve patient care
1.18 Responsible for the maintenance and checking of emergency and resuscitation equipment 
and procedures
1.19 Maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments
1.20 Be aware of new concepts within clinical practice and promote and participate in such 
schemes
1.21 Ensure that all documentation is accurate and timely, adhering to local policy and procedure 
and meeting legal requirements where appropriate
2. Managerial Responsibilities
2.1 Manage own time, resources and diary
2.2 To ensure that the Colposcopy Department complies with local and national health and 
safety standards, including highlighting risks and completing risk assessments
2.3 Work closely with the Gynaecology Outpatients Senior Sister, the Matron and Service 
Manager regarding all management, quality and performance issues related to the 
Colposcopy Service.
2.4 Daily organisation of service/ patient caseload
2.5 To respond to all appropriate PALS enquiries and complaints, both informal and formal, and 
to any quality alerts, if required
2.6 To attend national, regional or local meetings as part of the Colposcopy Team
2.7 Oversight of the current demand and capacity for Colposcopy, and the management of 
national targets, including the organisation of ad-hoc extra sessions as required
2.8 Supervision and mentorship of new staff to the department
2.9 Maintaining and monitoring standards of performance for the department
2.10 Participate in the development and update of local policies, as well as assisting in the 
implementation of national, Trust and local policies
2.11 Participate in data collection, evaluation, audit and accreditation as required
2.12 To be integral to the development of the Colposcopy Department, ensuring compliance with 
the BSCCP Quality Standards
2.13 Assist with interviews and selection of new staff, supporting their induction and training
2.14 Lead on the use of lessons learnt from complaints or incidents in any teaching or training
programme.
2.15 Present progress updates of project action plans at multidisciplinary meetings and answer 
queries relevant to the project including data and statistical analysis where required
2.16 Ensure a high level of professional awareness both personally and throughout the
directorate by holding/attending appropriate meetings, seminars, etc.
3. Education and development responsibilities:
3.1 All budget holders will undertake on the job training in all matters financial and will be 
responsible for ensuring they are setup in the finance/procurement/HR systems with the 
appropriate authorisation levels. 
3.2 Undertake annual review and statutory and mandatory training
3.3 Provide learning opportunities for staff, (including classroom teaching and bedside training) 
3.4 Support the mentoring and supervision of student nurses and midwives whilst on placement 
in the Gynaecology Outpatients Department, and allocated to sessions to Colposcopy
3.5 Link with other organisations to facilitate education of self/others
3.6 Comply with NMC revalidation requirements
3.7 Ensure attendance at department training sessions as required for 
professional/personal/service development
3.8 Act as an effective role model, educator, and personal mentor/supervisor for other staff, 
student nurses and midwives and other trainees, participating in their development 
programmes
General responsibilities: 
Patient Experience
 Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do. All 
staff will strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s/service 
users care journey
Trust Policies and Procedures
 To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunities
 To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trust’s Equal 
Opportunities Policy
Confidentiality
 To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, Patient and Staff or other 
agencies
Quality
 To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/ develop 
clinical governance within sphere of responsibility.
Infection Control
 All Trust employees are required to be familiar with, and comply with, Trust polices and 
guidelines for infection control and hand hygiene in order to prevent the spread of 
healthcare-associated infections. 
 For clinical staff with direct patient contact, this will include the uniform and dress code 
policy, the use of personal protective equipment guidance, the guidance on aseptic 
techniques and the safe handling and disposal of sharps. 
 All staff are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with 
all measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Health and Safety
 To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations, infection 
prevention and control policies and act in accordance with the Risk Management Policy.
Sustainability
 It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recycling 
wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in 
use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.
Our Behaviours
 All staff are expected to behave in accordance with ‘Our Behaviours’. The six areas of 
focus are the responsibility of each individual and should be the basis for all work 
undertaken within the Trust.
Safeguarding
 The Trust expects all employees to adhere to the principle that safeguarding children and 
adults is everybody’s responsibility, including the escalation of any concerns.
Category Description/Definition Frequency/
Measures
Working Conditions The Post holder will be based in the 
Gynaecology Outpatients Department
Frequent
Physical Effort Moderate Physical Exertion
Excessive screen time