Registered Nurse Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the Colposcopy team at the Gynaecology Diagnostics Unit. We care for women who require gynaecology investigations and treatments on an outpatient’s basis such as Colposcopy, Vulval, Hysteroscopy and other minor gynaecological procedures. We also work closely with Cervical screening London. We are currently seeking a registered nurse, who shows enthusiasm and is dynamic, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The post holder must be sensitive to the needs of the women who utilise this service. The post holder must also be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is expected to perform a supportive role in the colposcopy clinics within the Gynaecology diagnostics unit and provide an optimal level of sensitive care.
• The individual will be a Registered nurse with the NMC or Associate Nurse to assist/support the practitioner in the clinic in undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic sessions.
• The post holder is expected to support the day to day running of the unit, supervise junior nursing staff and adhere to the management standards, trust policies and procedures within the unit.
• The individual is expected to support the Colposcopy specialist nursing team and Clinical Lead in maintaining and delivering integrated care, meeting clinical objectives which will include supporting the ongoing development of the colposcopy service.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.