Nurse Lead - Colposcopy Services

The Division of Gynaecology provides a wide range of secondary and tertiary level gynaecology services across 5 sites currently: Saint Mary's Oxford Road Campus (ORC), Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford General, Withington Community Hospital. Services and at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) are being integrated into the MCS following a transition period after the formal acquisition of these services in April 2021.

The Divisional leadership is made up of the Divisional Clinical Head, Associate Director of Performance and Operations and Head of Nursing. This team is supported by two Clinical Directors and seven named consultant clinical leads assuming responsibility for MCS subspecialty areas plus clinical governance. The subspeciality areas are: reproductive medicine, oncology, emergency gynaecology, urogynaecology and benign specialist gynaecology.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

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Qualifications

Essential: - RN qualification with current NMC Registration; - A degree in nursing or health related subject; - Registration as a BSCCP trainer

Desirable: - Project management skills

Knowledge

Essential: - Accredited Nurse Colposcopist (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology); - Substantial competence/experience in Gynaecology / Oncology nursing

Experience

Essential: - Ability to undertake treatments as a Nurse Colposcopist within the field of Colposcopy.; - A minimum of 2 years' experience at band 7

Skills