Nurse Colposcopist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a BSCCP-accredited Nurse Colposcopist to join the Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for a 12-month fixed term. The role involves providing high-quality assessment and diagnostic examinations for women referred to the colposcopy service, acting as a resource for patients and clinical teams, and contributing to service development and audit. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in gynaecology or women's health, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Teaching or Mentorship course or equivalent experience
- Smear sample taker training
- BSCCP accredited Colposcopist
Desirable criteria
- Master's Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Gynaecology course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Experience as an accredited nurse colposcopist
- Research and audit to improve the quality of the service and patient care
- Informal complaints resolution
- Investigation and resolution of local incidents
- Able to independently assess, diagnose and review patients referred to the Colposcopy service
- Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Analytical skills
- Basic counselling skills
- Education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Teaching or Mentorship course or equivalent experience
- Smear sample taker training
- BSCCP accredited Colposcopist
- Master's Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Gynaecology course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Experience as an accredited nurse colposcopist
- Research and audit to improve the quality of the service and patient care
- Informal complaints resolution
- Investigation and resolution of local incidents
- Able to independently assess, diagnose and review patients referred to the Colposcopy service
- Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Analytical skills
- Basic counselling skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
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Job summary
An opportunity has risen to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist Team on a fixed 12-month term.The role is ideal for a (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) BSCCP-accredited practitioner who is keen to further develop their expertise in colposcopy and women's health within a dedicated and experienced team.
The ideal candidate will hold full BSCCP accreditation, have experience in gynaecology and/or women's health. Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Be motivated, flexible and able to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to work collaboratively with clinicians and administrative staff and fellow gynaecology nurses.
You will be joining a supportive and highly experienced team committed to delivering high-quality colposcopy services and patient centred care.If you are interested in the post, you are encouraged to contact the Lead Nurse for the Colposcopy Services- Catherine Furey to arrange an informal discussion or visit.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high-quality assessment, diagnostic examination for women referred to the colposcopy service without direct medical supervision/independently but in accordance with local and BSCCP National Guidelines.
- Act as a resource for women referred and clinical and administrative
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