An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hard working, enthusiastic and motivated individual to complement our existing, expanding colposcopy department.

The role is a trainee post with aim to become a qualified nurse colposcopist at the end of the two years

The individual will be involved in audit, multi-disciplinary meetings and day-to-day running of the colposcopy clinic.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

both

Essential

• Registered General nurse

Desirable

• Working towards or willing to work towards masters degree

both

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Gynaecology nursing. Smear taker

both

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Audit / Research awareness

both

Essential

• Ability to show evidence of good practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of the cervical screening program

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Colposcopy clinic, Gynaecology Outpatients

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF144XW

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001-NMR479-0923