# Nurse Colposcopist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-14T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-31T10:50:49.325Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Gynaecology/Gynaecology-v8194263
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8194263?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.imperial.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An opportunity has risen to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist Team on a fixed 12-month term. The role is ideal for a BSCCP-accredited practitioner who is keen to further develop their expertise in colposcopy and women's health within a dedicated and experienced team.

The ideal candidate will hold full BSCCP accreditation, have experience in gynaecology and/or women's health. Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Be motivated, flexible and able to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to work collaboratively with clinicians and administrative staff and fellow gynaecology nurses.

You will be joining a supportive and highly experienced team committed to delivering high-quality colposcopy services and patient centred care. If you are interested in the post, you are encouraged to contact the Lead Nurse for the Colposcopy Services- Catherine Furey to arrange an informal discussion or visit.

### Main duties of the job

- Provide a high-quality assessment, diagnostic examination for women referred to the colposcopy service without direct medical supervision/independently but in accordance with local and BSCCP National Guidelines.
- Act as a resource for women referred and clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching within ICHT
- To act as a resource for patients, GP's and colleagues with ICHT via telephone and email advice line.
- Review patient diagnostic laboratory results, interpreting and actioning clinician instructions.
- Contribute to formulating reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes.
- Active involvement in the development of the Gynaecology service
- Active involvement in improving patient pathway and experience

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Able to independently assess, diagnose and review patients referred to the Colposcopy service
- Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Analytical skills

**Desirable**

- Basic counselling skills

### Education

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Teaching or Mentorship course or equivalent experience
- Smear sample taker training
- BSCCP accredited Colposcopist

**Desirable**

- Master’s Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Gynaecology course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience as an accredited nurse colposcopist
- Research and audit to improve the quality of the service and patient care
- Informal complaints resolution
- Investigation and resolution of local incidents

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 316.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10499301)
- [our strategy 2023-25 (pdf, 230.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=427)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 472.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10499302)

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