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Main duties of the job

The Trainee Nurse Colposcopist will be required to undertake a trainer-led, competency based structured training programme in diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy, accredited by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP

Upon Successful completion of the training programme the trainee will be awarded the RCOG/ BSCCP Certificate in Colposcopy (Diagnostic) and RCOG/BSCCP Certificate in Colposcopy (Therapeutic).
The accredited post holder:
1. Is a highly specialised nurse practitioner who is a British Society for
Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) accredited colposcopist.
2. Is committed to maintaining and improving the quality of care for women referred for Colposcopy in line with Cervical Screening Wales (CSW) Standard Operating Policies and Procedures.
3. Will manage his/her own caseload, providing an autonomous nursing service and undertake independent nurse led diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy
clinics using advanced clinical judgement and extensive knowledge of the speciality.
4. The post holder will be required to interpret and analyse complex clinical and non-clinical facts, to facilitate the formulation of accurate diagnosis and
recommendation of best course of intervention.
5. Will provide expert clinical advice and professional leadership for the nursing team, which inspires, motivates and empowers

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of CPD
  • MSC or working towards

    • Desirable criteria

  • Teaching and Assessing

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Advanced level of Knowledge within Gynaecology
  • Management and leadership experience
  • Ability to disseminate information both written and verbally

    • Desirable criteria

  • Proven track record and have demonstrable knowledge , skills and formal research experience
  • Understanding of the role of the specialist area

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Expert Clinical Practitioner
  • Able to work independently and Autonomously
  • High level of self motivation with the ability to work as an independent practitioner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills , demonstrating the use of IT

    • Desirable criteria

  • Professional demeanour
  • Ability to manage change and contain conflict , ensuring resolution with positive outcomes
  • Initiate and manage service development

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Awareness of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
  • Proven understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Understanding of legal and ethical issues / responsibilities within advanced nursing practice

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable