# Colposcopy Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/colposcopy-nurse/62547567-7001-4cf4-9326-c26fc6d91f8a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/colposcopy-nurse/62547567-7001-4cf4-9326-c26fc6d91f8a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Wycombe Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** per annum (pro rata for part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (9.5 hour days, 4 days a week) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T13:10:50.282Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/High_Wycombe/Buckinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Gynaecology/Gynaecology-v8349251 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8349251?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced, motivated Nurse Colposcopist to join our Gynaecology team and help deliver a safe, high-quality colposcopy service. You will independently assess, diagnose and treat patients referred through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and other pathways, providing expert clinical care alongside kindness and clear communication. Many patients attending colposcopy are anxious or distressed, so this role needs both clinical skill and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. You will work closely with consultants, colposcopists, nurses, cytology and histopathology teams, and screening services, and you will help the service meet national standards. ### Main duties of the job - Carry out colposcopic assessment of the cervix, vagina and vulva, including interpretation of findings and taking biopsies. - Perform treatment such as large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) and other local therapies, in line with competence and local protocols. - Make clinical decisions about management, follow-up and discharge, and develop management plans following national guidance. - Obtain informed consent and make sure patients understand their results, treatment options and next steps. - Recognise complications or emergencies and respond or escalate promptly. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivered effective patient focussed care - Proven experience of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice - Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level - Experience of delivering patient advocacy ### SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES **Essential** - Able to travel to other sites - Evidence of Presentation skills - Full and current driving licence - Able to work flexible hours, as the service requires - Able to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and a multi disciplinary team in English ### SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Relevant post registration experience as a band 6 - Leadership and management experience - Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing - Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills - Time management and organisation skills - Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully - Demonstrate an understanding of the national agenda for speciality, knowledge of quality standard and NICE recommendations - Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research - Ability to carry out audit and research - IT skills - Presentation skills ### EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING **Essential** - BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience - Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience, and short courses to Masters level equivalent - Post-registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience - Leadership course - Mentorship course ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 184.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695095) - [person specification (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695096) - [functional requirements (pdf, 136.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695097) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.