Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 323-NM9916-MH
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Peters Hospital
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Nurse Gynaecology Outpatients / Deputy Lead Colposcopy Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the gynaecology service for a dual role of Lead nurse for Gynaecology Outpatients and Deputy Lead Nurse Colposcopist.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with previous women's health experience to be part of our friendly dynamic multidisciplinary team
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment.
They will be expected to undertake audits and deputise for the lead nurse colposcopist.
Applications should be self motivated, flexible , forward thinking and be able to lead and develop the nursing team.
Ideally the candidate would be BSCCP accredited however we would be willing to train a suitable candidate in colposcopy.
Main duties of the job
- Responsibility for the management and delivery of clinical services within the Gynaecology outpatient department clinic
- With support from matron manage complaints, HR management, and resolution of incident forms and local governance issues.
- Providing professional leadership and management to all non-medical members of staff and work in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To work in partnership with lead consultants, matron, deputy assistant service manager, deputy general manager and general manager to manage provision and modify clinic resources and any strategic issues associated with the clinic. Ensuring that at all time there is appropriate clinical cover for the department and adjusting and escalating where required in order to ensure that clinical standards are maintained at all times.
- As an accredited Nurse Colposcopist works autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy and smear clinic to assess, diagnose, treat, and review patients referred to Colposcopy clinic.
- Escalate abnormal pathologies to the lead colposcopist
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To ensure that all clinical equipment that is required for the department is ordered and maintained so clinical standards can be maintained.
- Provide advice and guidance to junior members of staff and the wider trust
- Act as an advocate for the patient and relatives as required and support them through the decision-making process
- Collaborate with trust wide departments to escalate and prioritize patient care where needed and ensure that appropriate care is given to the patient when an inpatient stay is deemed necessary.
- Where appropriate to assist and cover clinical lists or endeavour to find a clinician who does have the expertise to cover
- Have a commitment to the development of initiatives and wide trust policies
- Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard in line with trust and CQC standards
- Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
- To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation, and reassurance to patients and families, and build an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patient empowerment
- To identify and uphold safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children in line with trust policies and refer to relevant services as necessary
- As an accredited Nurse Colposcopist, work autonomously in a nurse-led Colposcopy clinic, initiating and carrying out complex patient assessments and investigations. Managing and being accountable for the quality of own caseload working to the BSCCP/ NHSCSP guidelines.
- Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice in the speciality area, working within scope of knowledge and practice. To assess the needs of women requiring colposcopy referral to ensure that they receive a clinically effective assessment, counselling, and treatment plan.
- Be skilled in performing LLETZ procedures or willing to train.
- Have sufficient knowledge and adhere to existing failsafe mechanisms in place, ensuring patient waiting times, appointments, letters, and results are managed according to NHS Cervical Screening national guidelines.
- With support from the Lead Nurse colposcopist, update and utilise the Non-Medical Prescribing and Patient Directions Groups, patient information leaflets and local policies/guidelines for colposcopy
- Attend and present cases at colposcopy multidisciplinary team meeting
- Ensure accurate and timely input of data onto the colposcopy database so that robust information is collected, reported, and used to improve and provide better care
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- BSCCP accredited ( or willing to train)
- BSCCP accredited in treatments or willing to learn
- Mentorship Course
- Relevant experience at band 6 level in acute and/or gynecology nursing
- Previous experience of working within women’s health setting
- Comprehensive knowledge in gynaecological conditions, diagnostics and treatment options
Desirable criteria
- Cervical cytology qualification
- STIF course
- Related women’s health/gynaecology courses
- An understanding of the NHS cervical screening programme
- Relevant managerial experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
essential
Essential criteria
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge with research and audits
- • Skills in managing change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lorna Nickolson
- Job title
- Gynaecology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Jennifer Crouch
Lead Nurse colposcopist
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