An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Nurse Colposcopist to lead our colposcopy service in PTHB. The ideal candidate should have experience in and knowledge of colposcopy services, excellent communication skills and have extensive knowledge of the national screening requirements set by the NHS cervical screening programme in Wales.

Main duties of the job

As a Colposcopist and Advanced Practitioner, the post holder will manage their own caseload, providing an autonomous colposcopy service and undertake an independent practitioner-led diagnostic and therapeutic role using highly advanced clinical judgement and highly developed specialist knowledge of this complex speciality.

They will provide clinical expertise and specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the specialty. As an advanced practitioner will be registered and accredited by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP), with accountability for maintaining and improving high quality care for women in the colposcopy setting. Possess highly advanced communication skills, be skilled and experienced in interpersonal relationships and demonstrate the ability to gain the support and cooperation of others. Will receive and act upon complex information generated within the screening programme and provide advice on the further management and follow up of women within the colposcopy service. This will include clinical management, surveillance, and follow-up, based on the interpretation of clinical information. Provide expert specialist clinical advice within the MDT and use the cervical screening programme CANISC system.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Masters degree or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of the principles of cervical screening, colposcopy and the underlying pathology and related disease
• BSCCP Registered Colposcopist
• Demonstrate competence in clinical practice
• Able to relate theory to practice
• Provide expert specialist clinical advice within the MDT
• Cervical Screening Course
• Smear taker

Desirable

• Basic Counselling skills course
• 1st Level Degree
• Knowledge of the principles of Research and Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of Health Promotion principles
• Knowledge of CANISC system

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in the field of women's health
• Specialist clinical knowledge relating to cervical screening and Colposcopy
• Experience of leading a team of nurses at undertaking training, presentations to multi professional groups
• Ability to take the lead in audit and participate in R& D

Desirable

• Managerial abilities - evidence of managerial experience
• Computer literate
• Evidence of having undertaken research and dissemination of evidence based practice

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to assess plan, implement and evaluate care
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain high standards of care
• Excellent record keeping
• Good teaching skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work without supervision
• Excellent decision making skills in an unpredictable environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop their role
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Organisational skills

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• IT Skills
• Audit skills

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Self motivator/ enthusiastic
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Caring attitude to patients
• Recognises own limitations

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel
• Membership of the BSCCP
• Membership of a professional organisation for indemnity
• Across Health Board working in own speciality
• Reliable work record

Desirable

• Evidence of budgetary control

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Breconshire War Memorial Hospital

Cerrigcochion road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

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070-NMR084-0524-B