Registered Nurse - Colposcopy

Job Overview

This is a 15 hour permanent post based in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. Shifts are over 2 days Monday‑Friday with no night duty required.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based nursing care for women requiring colposcopy, hysteroscopy and other minor gynaecological procedures.
• Assist in the management and organisation of the clinical area, participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Organise colposcopy clinics, prioritise and reorganise as appropriate; attend nurse‑led clinics and be present throughout colposcopy and treatment procedures.
• Support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.
• Carry out procedures as a registered CSW sample taker.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Apply the Fundamentals of Care principles to ensure high‑quality service for service users.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies such as Cervical Screening Wales, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
• Provide a contact number for patient enquiries within and outside normal clinic time.
• Act independently within the health board and professional guidelines, referring to supervisory management when appropriate; responsible for the management of the ward/department and its resources in absence of ward sister or deputy.
• Ensure all resources in the area are used to optimum effect and that mandatory training is up to date.
• Adhere to health board policies, written guidelines and procedures.

• Registered with the NMC and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Has freedom to act and works within established parameters, managing work rather than being supervised.
• Registered CSW sample taker or willing to obtain the qualification.