Nurse Specialist Gynaecology Services

Job Overview

The role of the band 6 nurse in Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy is to provide clinically effective, individualised/patient centred care to those who attend the unit and their families. You will be responsible for ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards and is in accordance with evidence and national standards, working with the multidisciplinary team to achieve this. You will hold accountability for ensuring that your knowledge and skills are updated in line with Trust policy.

The band 6 nurse is required to show good leadership skills and participate actively in service audit and development whilst supporting and teaching junior members of staff and students.

The Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy service is a specialist Gynaecological service which provides care to those referred with abnormal smear tests, cervical and vulval concerns as well as women referred under Faster Diagnostic Standards with suspected Gynaecological Cancers. The service provides clinical assessment and treatment in the outpatient setting, including minor operative procedures and biopsies. Some of these patients will be brought into this setting to receive their diagnosis supported by the Gynaecology Oncology CNS.

The service has a close working relationship with the histopathology and Oncology services as well as the Surgical nursing teams and there are opportunities to attend MDT meetings where patients are discussed as part of this role, as well as assisting the Clinical Leads with results, patient enquiries and preparing MDT lists.

The Band 6 Nurse is an experienced nurse who must be able to interact confidently at all levels of Nursing and Midwifery as well as with the medical teams and clinical support services. The individual is expected to represent the department they work in, supporting the Clinical Leadership Team in delivering high quality care. The Post Holder will work with a variety of people including:

• Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology
• Deputy Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology
• Matron for Gynaecology
• Colposcopy Lead and Lead Nurse
• Department Manager
• Wider MDT
• Clinical Nurse Specialist for Gynae Oncology

• Leading and coordinating the unit in absence of the department manager
• Set standards for the unit and ensuring high standards of nursing care are maintained at all times
• Ensure all medical and emergency equipment is in a safe condition and ready for use as required
• Ensure faulty equipment is reported
• Ensure local standards, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Escalate concerns to the departmental manager and/or matron if levels of care, standards, practice or patient safety are compromised and develop appropriate actions to address these concerns
• Have excellent clinical understanding and practice within the scope of their NMC registration
• Provide advice and support as required to all professionals, junior colleagues, patients and their families
• Promotes clinical practice that reduces risk to patients
• Ensure formal and informal teaching is in place for all staff to ensure evidence-based nursing care is delivered locally and across the wider organisation
• Assist in setting and monitoring standards of nursing care within the Colposcopy unit
• Support the manager with planning rotas and assisting in allocation of staff to meet the needs of the clinical area and the patients, considering skill mix and acuity and activity levels

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome…