Trainee Nurse Colposcopist,

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We are looking to recruit aforward-thinking, proactive, highly-motivated individual to join the ColposcopyService at Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust.
This multi-disciplinary team of Nurse andConsultant Colposcopists provides services across our three hospital sites;Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Treatment Centre and The AlexandraHospital, Redditch.
We are looking for anexperienced, enthusiastic and committed nurse with a passion for women's healthissues.
You will be supportedprofessionally by the Gynaecology Clinical Specialist Nurse team to provideclinically excellent, compassionate care.
As the successful candidate youwill combine strong clinical credibility and the ability to inspire andinfluence change with patient outcomes, patient experiences, quality, safetyand risk management.
We require that the successful candidatewill register with the BSCCP to begin training with successful accreditation atthe end of training period.
You will be supported by experience NurseColposcopists to achieve this.
This is a band 6 role which will move to band 7following successful completion of training.
We are looking for someone withexcellent communication skills to engage with patients and colleagues at alllevels.
Main duties of the job To provide competent and skilled colposcopy procedures under the direct supervision of the lead Colposcopist.
Whilst training as a Nurse Colposcopist it is expected that you will complete colposcopy training under initially direct supervision and within clearly defined parameters.
To work as a trainee nurse Colposcopist and not simultaneously as a registered nurse member of the clinic staff.
The Trainee Nurse Colposcopist will sit within the Specialist Nurse rota and be available to attend colposcopy clinics across the county Monday to Friday to ensure training needs are met.
As a member of the gynaecology directorate multidisciplinary team to have responsibility for ensuring assessment of care needs, development and evaluation of programmes of care ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
To contribute to the continuing development of practice to all members of the directorate.
To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate.
To liaise closely with the Colposcopy lead trainer and any external mentors to ensure training needs are being met.
About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First.
We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care.
You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward.
Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Our objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1.ClinicalWith supervision to be responsible for a small caseload of clientsfor the assessment of care needs to include simple and complex clinical problemsof the patient supported whilst training.Responsible with supervision whilst training for the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the patient whose needsmay be predictable or unpredictable and / or unstable and changing to ensuredelivery of high standards of care.To develop the independent skill through supervised training,mentorship and attendance at BSCCP accredited Basic colposcopy courseTo attend and complete the cytopathology / histopathologylaboratory course for nurses as identified by the BSCCPTo identify the requirements of the patient needs in elective /emergency situations and have the knowledge and skills to act accordinglyTo establish and maintain effective communication with individualsand groups about difficult or complex matters to overcome any problems incommunication and to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patientneeds are met.To support and involve patients / clients / carers relatives andliaise with and coordinate other members of the multidisciplinary team in theplanning and delivery of individualised care.To be responsible for maintaining patients records within agreedstandards to ensure the care management plan is communicated to patients andother members of the multidisciplinary team.Adopt a positive approach to infection control, activelycontributing to infection control policy and practice.2.
Management / LeadershipTo contribute to the effective use of physical, financial andhuman resourcesLead, supervise and provide training to new registered and nonregistered staff HCAs and student nurses.
To provide advice and support ensuring safeand effective care and that educational needs are met.Contribute to discussion, debate and influence change in practiceunderpinned by research that is evidence based.
This will include assisting thelead nurse in development of guidelines and policy with specific reference toColposcopy.
Act as a team leader where appropriate ensuring effective teamworkand promote healthy working relations with support from mentor /trainer.Monitor and maintain own and others health, safety and securityTo work within an ethical framework utilising the NMC code ofconduct, defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of thedepartment, organisation to promote safe and effective evidence based practiceand contribute to quality improvement.To understand and take ownership of own training pathway with dueconsideration of the requirements of the BSCCP for qualification.In the absence of the Lead specialist nurse when deligated to takecharge of an identified area of work and manage the standards of care and dailyresponsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision ofstaff to ensure smooth running of the area.3.
Education and Continuing ProfessionalDevelopmentTo maintain competency and produce evidence demonstratingcontinued professional development in the role of the Nurse Colposcopist.To ensure that whilst training BSCCP log book requirements arekept in a timely manner and trainer is aware of ongoing training needs.To be conversant and comply with trust policies and regulationsensure attendance at trust mandatory training sessions and those deemednecessary to role.
To Lead Colposcopy Nurse when further competency /development is required.
To participate in personal / career development plan to maintainand develop attitudes, skills and knowledge facilitating personal andprofessional growth in order to maximise contribution to and quality of servicedelivery.To support the personal and professional growth of new, registeredand non registered staff, and learnersin order to maximise their contribution to and quality of service delivery.To participate fully in the implementation of staff personaldevelopment plans to facilitate on going development.4.
Quality / Research and DevelopmentTo contribute to the audit of colposcopy services and develop aworking knowledge of reporting system and quality initiatives within field ofColposcopy.Demonstrate research awareness and ability to participate in andregularly support on going research in nursing / medical practice, clinicaltrials, medical research and equipment testing.To work within an ethical and legal framework utilising the NMCcode of professional conduct, defined policies, procedures, standards andprotocols of the department / organisation to promote safe and effectiveevidence based practice and contribute to quality improvement.To work within the guidance described within the BSCCP outlinestatement and training Log.Propose changes within own area of work using evidence basedpractice.Report and investigate when delegated incidents in relation toColposcopy nurse role using the DATIX reporting system.
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ProfessionalTomaintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nursein the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing& Midwifery Council Standards and Guidelines.Tobe aware of personal and professional development.
To attend courses and conferences asrecommended and approved by the Head of Maternity & Gynaecology.Participatein research projects where appropriate, report findings within amultidisciplinary framework.Implementresearch where appropriate.6.
Personnel.Participatein devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff.Toassist the Department manager in monitoring staff performance when requested.Toassist the departmental manager / lead colposcopy nurse in the maintenance ofday to day discipline within the department.Toinform the departmental manager / responsible consultant of staff failing tomeet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action whererequired.Tocounsel staff in relation to personnel and professional matters.This job description will be subject todiscussion and periodic review and may subsequently be changed by mutualagreement.
On completion of training this job description will be reviewed andchanged to reflect the role of independent nurse Colposcopist.
Person Specification professional Essential NMC The Code Knowledge of person centred care Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights To ensure actions contribute to quality Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems Knowledge of clinical governance including audit and a commitment to clinical supervision Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration Educated to minimum of diploma level Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience in Gynaecology and Womens Health Desirable First level nursing degree Health Assessment Course Non medical prescriber (V300 qualification) Relevant gynaecology accredited CPD modules Counselling module Gynaecology ultrasonographer ALERT ALS provider or experience of caring for acutely ill adults Experience Essential At least 3 years post registration experience in gynaecology at Band 5 or above in a ward or outpatient setting Experience of facilitating nursing and medical student learning Department based teaching Managing clinical risk and incidents at department level Evidence of management experience Desirable Clinical audit activity Risk assessment Staff appraisals and professional development plan formation Sickness absence and performance management Complaints handling skills and knowledge Essential Experience and knowledge within Gynaecology Proven ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information Able to break bad news, poor prognosis with empathy Able to communicate with parents, relatives peers and other professionals Clinically credible Evidence of teaching and presentations skills Proven ability to be organised and manage own time and workload Awareness of health and safety issues and management of them Able to prioritise and use of initiative Fully aware of principles of infection control.
Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care and safety issues Computer literate Evidence of being up to date with current NHS and professional issues Desirable Project management skills Previous clinical audit experience