NHS

Band 7 Nurse Colposcopist


Pay46,148.00 - 52,809.00 / year
LocationBirmingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C0020-25-0713?language=en&page=382&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      There is an opportunity to cover a 12 month fixed term or secondment at UHB for a band 7 CNS in colposcopy. In partnership with the multidisciplinary team the post holder will work and provide specialist nursing service in colposcopy, delivering high quality clinical care. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

      The post holder will practice autonomously within their defined specialty to provide patient centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. They will ensure safe treatment, referral, follow up and discharge of patients within their designated specialty. They will act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients in their speciality. The post holder will provide a range of educational and training programmes for the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers

      The post holder's job plan should deliver a 100% clinical component

      Main duties of the job

      professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards & professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, the NMC Code. carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management for the colposcopy service

      Provide expert advice to a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information & advice for the patient, & family and all staff involved in the care the patients

      To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership & to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care supporting the development of staff caring for patients through support formal education & training, practice development & role modelling.

      To be accountable for co-ordinating aspects of patient care, the management of resources & performance of staff within a defined service or defined group of staff.

      Lead on nursing practice development including the development, updating of clinical guidelines, policy & procedure that relates to the practice setting. Lead on service development & contribute to strategic planning, to teach & act as a facilitator, mentor & supervisor to other staff. Ensure safe & effective clinical practice. Enhance patient experience. To lead, manage & develop team performance, promote professionalism & trust.

      About us

      We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

      Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

      Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

      UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

      University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

      Date posted

      14 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £46,148 to £52,809 a year

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      12096

      Job locations

      Trustwide

      Mindelsohn Way

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B15 2TH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • *Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register.
      • *MSc or equivalent CATs in speciality associated subject -- to include assessment at Level 7
      • *Professional knowledge acquired through post graduate degree / supplemented by specialist training , experience, short courses to master's level equivalent
      • *Non-Medical Prescribing Course or willingness to undertake where this is a requirement of the role

      Desirable

      • *Advanced Life Support qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
      • *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
      • *Extensive post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 7 or above in defined or associated speciality
      • *Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
      • *Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
      • *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
      • *Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
      • *Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
      • *Experience in service development
      • *Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
      • *Experience of patient service user advocacy role
      • *Experience of resource and budgetary management
      • *Experience of leading on the writing / updating of organisational Policy / Procedure / Guidelines associated with the speciality /field Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan , implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
      • *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality and can translate this in to local practice reflected in organisational policy / procedure and service delivery
      • *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
      • *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance

      Desirable

      • *Awareness of current research related to the speciality

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
      • *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
      • *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
      • *Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development.
      • *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required and across UHB sites
      • *Ability to act on own initiative
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • *Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register.
      • *MSc or equivalent CATs in speciality associated subject -- to include assessment at Level 7
      • *Professional knowledge acquired through post graduate degree / supplemented by specialist training , experience, short courses to master's level equivalent
      • *Non-Medical Prescribing Course or willingness to undertake where this is a requirement of the role

      Desirable

      • *Advanced Life Support qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
      • *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
      • *Extensive post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 7 or above in defined or associated speciality
      • *Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
      • *Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
      • *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
      • *Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
      • *Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
      • *Experience in service development
      • *Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
      • *Experience of patient service user advocacy role
      • *Experience of resource and budgetary management
      • *Experience of leading on the writing / updating of organisational Policy / Procedure / Guidelines associated with the speciality /field Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan , implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
      • *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality and can translate this in to local practice reflected in organisational policy / procedure and service delivery
      • *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
      • *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance

      Desirable

      • *Awareness of current research related to the speciality

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
      • *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
      • *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
      • *Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development.
      • *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required and across UHB sites
      • *Ability to act on own initiative

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Trustwide

      Mindelsohn Way

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B15 2TH


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Trustwide

      Mindelsohn Way

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B15 2TH


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.