Job overview

The colposcopy nurse specialist is an advanced practice nurse responsible for assessing and managing patients referred with abnormal cervical screening teat results. The role involves performing cystoscopy examinations, identifying cervical abnormalities and taking biopsies when required. The nurse specialist provides patient education emotional support and clear expectations of procedures and results. They work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely diagnosis and management, helping to prevent the development of cervical cancer. The role also includes maintaining clinical standards , documentation and contributing to quality improvement within the service.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties assess patients referred after abnormal cervical screening results.

Perform colposcopy examinations to evaluate the cervix for abnormalities

Identify and document abnormal cervical changes or lesions

Take cervical biopsies for histological examination

Carry out or assist with treatment procedures such as loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LLETZ) when indicated 

Provide clear explanations of procedures results and treatment options to patients

Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients who may feel anxious

Arrange and monitor follow up appointments and ongoing care

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team including gynaecologists and pathologists

Maintain accurate records follow national guidelines  and support prevention of cervical cancer through early detection and treatment

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  We love working here and think you will too.