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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 7 (Band 6 Development into Band 7)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Various Hours)
Job ref
264-8104759-FAM
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Town
Kettering
Salary
£39,959 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

UHN Trainee Nurse Colposcopist

Band 7 (Band 6 Development into Band 7)

Job overview

Fixed Term Trainee Nurse Colposcopist

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, to join our team as a Trainee Nurse Colposcopist. This is a trainee role and will commence at a band 6. We would ask that you can demonstrate a commitment to the training package.  On becoming accredited the post will become band 7.
We are a small, hard-working, passionate gynaecology team looking to recruit the right person to join our team. We offer induction, ongoing support, training and development to all our staff. 
 
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within Gynae Services.  This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in the Colposcopy service, participating in the clinical sessions within Gynae Outpatients, delivering skilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate.
 
Following training and accreditation the post holder will undertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise patient care without supervision.

Main duties of the job

The trainee will undertake and complete the required training and ongoing accreditation with the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) to perform colposcopy investigations and treatments.

Following training and accreditation, the postholder will be responsible for independently assessing, investigating and diagnosing women referred to the colposcopy clinics, in accordance with national, regional and local protocols and targets. The Colposcopy Nurse will assist clinicians/support patients being investigated for a suspected gynaecological cancer, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and agencies within and outside the Trust, when necessary, and acting as a patient advocate when relevant.

The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within Gynae Services.  This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in the Colposcopy service, participating in the clinical sessions within Gynae Outpatients, delivering skilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate.

Following training and accreditation the post holder will undertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise patient care without supervision.

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Registered Nurse
  • Proven ability to study at Degree level
Desirable criteria
  • Qualified Nurse Colposcopist
  • Proven ability to study at Masters level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive experience in Women’s Health
  • Extensive knowledge of female pelvic anatomy and gynaecological conditions
  • Previous experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of teaching
  • Experience in undertaking audit/ research
  • Knowledge of Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services and the needs of the patient

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to carry out full range of duties associated with the post (limited amount of bending and lifting), with any aids and adaptations, which may be appropriate
Desirable criteria
  • Basic counselling skills
  • Critical analysis and decision making skills

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
  • Professional appearance and manner
  • Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Eglin
Job title
Gynae Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 492909
Additional information

Linda Sarju 

01536 492909