Job Description
Duties include leading and co-ordinating the colposcopy service at Whipps cross hospital maintaining national standards for patient safety and clinical practice, including writing and reporting national reports.
Work with the Clinical Lead Colposcopist and wider team in colposcopy to support the development and delivery of the cervical screening service in accordance with NHS England Service specifications.
Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Specialist Gynaecology Outpatient department on a day-to-day basis.
Provide senior clinical leadership, expertise, advice, and support to the nursing and wider multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
The post holder must have extensive theoretical & practical experience of the clinical skills required to run independent nurse led clinics.
The post holder will provide clinical and professional advice at Directorate/ Divisional and Trust level.
The post holder will participate in the training of colleagues.
The post holder will take full responsibility for the effective running of the
colposcopy service and delivery of integrated care to women.
• The post holder will have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS cervical screening programme, gynecology and health promotion. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all activities within the Colposcopy service working collaboratively with and alongside the colposcopy team.
• The post holder will work in partnership with the Colposcopy lead consultant and the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology to deliver the clinical objectives of the Colposcopy and Gynaecology service.
• The post holder will be accredited experienced nurse colposcopist and act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is to work closely with the Matron for Gynaecology and share responsibility for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the service.
• The post holder will participate in the collaborative management of the
Colposcopy service within the Gynaecology Service and is recognised as a key member of the senior nursing management team.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: CHRISTINE FOGARTY Job title: ADON Email address: christine.fogarty@nhs.net
Work with the Clinical Lead Colposcopist and wider team in colposcopy to support the development and delivery of the cervical screening service in accordance with NHS England Service specifications.
Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Specialist Gynaecology Outpatient department on a day-to-day basis.
Provide senior clinical leadership, expertise, advice, and support to the nursing and wider multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
The post holder must have extensive theoretical & practical experience of the clinical skills required to run independent nurse led clinics.
The post holder will provide clinical and professional advice at Directorate/ Divisional and Trust level.
The post holder will participate in the training of colleagues.
The post holder will take full responsibility for the effective running of the
colposcopy service and delivery of integrated care to women.
• The post holder will have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS cervical screening programme, gynecology and health promotion. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of all activities within the Colposcopy service working collaboratively with and alongside the colposcopy team.
• The post holder will work in partnership with the Colposcopy lead consultant and the Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology to deliver the clinical objectives of the Colposcopy and Gynaecology service.
• The post holder will be accredited experienced nurse colposcopist and act as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic clinic sessions, taking responsibility and accountability for appropriate clinical management and care programmes. The post holder is to work closely with the Matron for Gynaecology and share responsibility for the standards and evaluation of training and supervision of nursing staff within the service.
• The post holder will participate in the collaborative management of the
Colposcopy service within the Gynaecology Service and is recognised as a key member of the senior nursing management team.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: CHRISTINE FOGARTY Job title: ADON Email address: christine.fogarty@nhs.net
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist |Colposcopy position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in City of London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
