Nurse Lead - Colposcopy Services

The Lead Nurse Colposcopist role provides senior specialist clinical leadership within the colposcopy service and is responsible for supporting the safe, effective and timely delivery of care for patients referred through the cervical screening and suspected cancer pathways. The post holder will undertake autonomous colposcopy assessment, treatment and follow-up, while ensuring care is delivered in line with national standards, clinical governance requirements and best practice. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Service triumvirate, Clinical Leads, Matrons, Service Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to support operational performance, maintain patient access, manage waiting list pressures and contribute to the delivery of key performance indicators. The role is central to ensuring patients receive timely assessment and treatment, supporting escalation of complex cases and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and patient experience. The Lead Nurse Colposcopist will also provide expert clinical advice, supervision and support to the wider nursing and clinical team, contributing to workforce development, service resilience and continuous improvement. This role is essential in maintaining specialist capacity within the colposcopy service and supporting the delivery of compassionate, patient-centred care across the pathway. Gynaecology Care Division The Division of Gynaecology provides a wide range of secondary and tertiary level gynaecology services across 5 sites currently: Saint Mary's Oxford Road Campus (ORC), Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford General, Withington Community Hospital. Services and at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) are being integrated into the MCS following a transition period after the formal acquisition of these services in April 2021. The Divisional leadership is made up of the Divisional Clinical Head, Associate Director of Performance and Operations and Head of Nursing. This team is supported by two Clinical Directors and seven named consultant clinical leads assuming responsibility for MCS subspecialty areas plus clinical governance. The subspeciality areas are: reproductive medicine, oncology, emergency gynaecology, urogynaecology and benign specialist gynaecology. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Williams Job title: Lead Nurse Email address: Emma.Williams3@mft.nhs.uk