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Colposcopy Clinical Nurse Specialist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB Posted 16 September 2026 Apply by 30 September 2026
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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BSCCP accredited nurse colposcopist to join the team in Southmead hospital, working within the Gynaecology Outpatients department.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic BSCCP accredited nurse colposcopist (band 7) to join our expanding Gynaecology service. We would also welcome applications from staff who don't hold the BSCCP qualification but would be keen to undertake the colposcopist course whilst working with the team on a band 6 level.

The Band 7 specialist nurse will deliver individualised patient centered care with a strong focus on effective communication and compassionate care.

This role will suit a knowledgeable and skilled nurse with gynaecology support and care experience who is interested in developing colposcopy knowledge and skills. You will work as an autonomous practitioner seeing patients independently. Throughout this role you will work alongside the Gynae Consultants and Gynae Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in Bristol and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit, and research.

The post holder will ensure practice is in line with the latest governance frameworks and they will have a responsibility to ensure that they are kept up to date and work within up-to-date guidance.

The post holder will maintain and develop expertise and skills within this specialist field to facilitate the safe and effective management of their patients. The post holder will demonstrate professionalism in their behaviour, attitude, and appearance always.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-W&C0813-MJA-B

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the development of the workforce, through developing and delivering education and training as well as an expectation to participate in research activity and clinical audits within the specialist area.

The post holder is required to focus on improving the patient care experience and support to service development. The post holder will be expected to both inform and lead discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings on their specialist area.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Approved Gynae qualification
  • evidence of continued professional development
  • Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

  • Colposcopy Qualification
  • Educated at Master level
  • Practicing non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • significant post registration experience
  • Experience of leading change management and service improvement projects

Desirable

  • current/recent experience in Gynaecology
  • multidisciplinary team working

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

Essential

  • Knowledge of national and local specialty issues
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication Skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • leadership skills
  • people managment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

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