Job summary
- Main area
- Colposcopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7442486
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (Subject to Job Matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Colposcopy
NHS AfC: Band 8a
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
*Subject to Job Matching*
We are seeking an experienced BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)-accredited Nurse Colposcopist to join the Gynaecology team at East Cheshire NHS Trust. Working across all sites, you will practice autonomously, undertaking diagnostic, therapeutic, and treatment procedures using advanced clinical judgment.
The role involves supporting and developing the colposcopy service to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will coordinate clinic capacity, work collaboratively with the Lead Consultant Colposcopist, and contribute to achieving clinical objectives.
In addition to diagnostic procedures, you will be trained or willing to train in surgical excisions and ablative treatments, with responsibility for clinical management and care programmes. You may also act as a Colposcopy trainer in line with BSCCP requirements.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Colposcopist will assist the multidisciplinary team by undertaking advanced patient assessment and intervention/treatment for patients as an independent Practitioner. In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care.
They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits within the specialist area. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and wellbeing of services users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/AHP (Allied Health Professions), registered on the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) /HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) register
- Cervical Screening Sample Taker
- BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) Accreditation in both diagnostics and therapeutics
- BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) /1st Degree, or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Counselling Skills qualifications
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area at Band 7 level
- Demonstrate significant experience as a BSCCP (British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) accredited Colposcopist
- Experience in colposcopy and Gynaecology outpatient procedures
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of current research related to the Speciality.
- Practical experience of policy development
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Thorough understanding of the purpose and process of the cervical screening Programme
- Experience of audit, research & evidence-based care
Desirable criteria
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead developments in practice
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aaron Barnicott
- Job title
- Operational Manager - Women & Children's Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 663804
- Additional information
Ms H Nardo - Consultant Lead via Aaron Barnicott.
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