This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the growing Gynaecology department at Epsom and St Helier. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Colposcopist to join our team, working across the St Helier and Leatherhead gynaecology outpatient clinics. As the colposcopy service expands to accommodate the increasing needs of the local population, the postholder will collaborate with the current Nurse Colposcopist and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver a responsive and compassionate service that adheres to both National and local guidelines and key performance indicators.
To maintain a cost-effective service aligned with the objectives of the department and care group.
To manage a patient caseload within Women’s Services, ensuring high-quality care.
To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported, providing both clinical and social care.
To contribute to the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practices in accordance with current research and guidelines.
To collaborate closely with medical and nursing staff, the management team, patient pathway coordinators, administrators, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure the seamless delivery of care.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust delivers a wide range of medical services to around 490,000 people across southwest London and northeast Surrey. Additionally, we provide specialized services, including renal and neonatal intensive care, to a broader region encompassing parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
Our service area is notably diverse, encompassing both urban and rural communities with varying levels of quality of life, from some of the most affluent postcodes to areas with greater socioeconomic challenges. In collaboration with NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by more than 500 volunteers.
Job Title: Nurse Colposcopist / Nurse Specialist
Grade: Band 8a
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reports to: Matron for Gynaecology
Accountable to: Director of Midwifery & Gynaecology

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Colposcopist to join our dynamic Gynaecology team. In this role, you will practice independently as a BSCCP-accredited Nurse Colposcopist, taking on the pivotal role of Colposcopy Screening Programme Lead (CSPL) for the Trust as per Public Health England guidelines. You will lead the Colposcopy nursing service, providing expert care and guidance to women accessing our services while managing and developing a dedicated team of nurses.
You will be responsible for maintaining a cost-effective and high-quality service that aligns with departmental objectives and care group goals. Your duties will include managing a patient caseload within Women’s Services, offering clinical and social support to patients and their families, and fostering the development of evidence-based nursing practices in line with the latest research and guidelines.
Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with medical and nursing staff, the management team, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure the seamless delivery of our Colposcopy Service.