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Salary for this role£39,959 – £56,515 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Role description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our specialist colposcopy service as a Trainee Nurse Colposcopist / Nurse Colposcopist. This role is suitable for either an experienced, accredited nurse colposcopist or a motivated registered nurse who wishes to undertake a structured development programme to become an autonomous practitioner. The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, safe and high-quality care to patients referred with abnormal cervical screening results or suspected cervical abnormalities. Applicants appointed as a trainee will be supported to complete the recognised colposcopy training pathway, including attendance at an approved introductory course, supervised clinical practice, completion of the required clinical portfolio and assessments, and successful completion of the relevant accreditation examination. Progression into the qualified nurse colposcopist role will be dependent upon successful achievement of all agreed competencies and accreditation requirements. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated registered nurse with relevant experience in gynaecology, women's health, sexual health, cancer services or cervical screening. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work towards autonomous practice and contribute to the delivery of a responsive, sustainable and high-quality colposcopy service.
Main duties of the job
Key duties will include:
Undertaking nurse-led colposcopy clinics in accordance with competence, accreditation status and agreed scope of practice.
Assessing patients referred with abnormal cervical screening results or suspected cervical abnormalities.
Providing clear information, counselling and emotional support before, during and after procedures.
Performing colposcopic examinations, cervical biopsies and other diagnostic procedures once assessed as competent.
Undertaking treatment procedures, including treatment of cervical abnormalities, following the required training and competency assessment.
Reviewing cytology, histology and clinical findings and developing appropriate management and follow-up plans.
Recognising suspected cervical cancer or complex pathology and escalating promptly to the lead colposcopist or appropriate medical clinician.
Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring that results, onward referrals and follow-up arrangements are completed within required timescales.
Working in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, BSCCP guidance, Trust policies and professional standards.
Participating in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audit, quality assurance, incident review and service improvement.
Supporting patient safety, infection prevention, safeguarding, consent and medicines-management requirements.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515 a year
per annum Trainee post- band 6 untill training complete
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-SHCG-8348036-RL4
Job locations
Saint Mary's Hospital
Hathersage Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RN qualification with current NMC registration.
A degree in nursing or a healthrelated subject.
Accredited Nurse Colposcopist (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)- if a qualified nurse colposcopist
Desirable
Registration as a BSCCP trainer (if already practicing as a nurse colposcopist)
Training and Experience
Essential
Ability to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy LLETZ, Cold coagulation, cryocautery.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience of involvement in audit.
Experience of developing clinical guidelines or policies.
Willingness to undertake study and training relevant to the speciality and role.
Desirable
Experience of inter-agency working, including attendance at committees.
Experience in research and presentations
Skills and Abilities
Essential
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to assess and benchmark quality of care.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
Ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
IT skills and knowledge appropriate to the role.
Desirable
Mentorship and coaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
A minimum of two years' experience within Gynaecology.
Substantial competence and experience in Gynaecology or Oncology nursing.
Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.