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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Registered Nurse - Colposcopy
Carmarthen On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,451 employees
ColposcopyHysteroscopyGynaecological CareCervical ScreeningPatient Counselling
Requirements
Applicants must be Registered Nurses currently employed by Hywel Dda University Health Board with strong communication and IT skills. Previous experience in women's health and smear taking is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.
Job Description
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to needs of the service.If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small, highly trained clinical team in the Aberglasney Suite at Glangwili General Hospital, Caramthen.
The Aberglasney suite offers gynaecology outpatient services including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and other gynaecological minor op procedures.
As a Band 5 staff nurse within the team you will be required to support the Lead Nurse and other colleagues to deliver a high quality service to meet the needs of women undergoing Colposcopy and gynaecological procedures.
The ability to work autonomously and at the same time as part of a team and to have a flexible and reliable approach to work is essential. Flexiblilty is required to cover clinics from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 6pm. It is essential to have good communication and interpersonal skills as counselling women is an important part of the role.
Previous experience in womens health and smear taking would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant. Good IT skills are also essential.
The post is based at Glangwilli General Hospital however you may be required to cover clinics in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest for at least two days a week, therefore the ability to work across trust is an essential requirement.
Job sharing may be possible depending on applications.
Interviews to be held on 25/8/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care for women requiring Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and other minor gynaecological procedures, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to ensure high standards of care are met and maintained in accordance with Cervical Screening Wales.
They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Participate in the daily organisation of colposcopy clinics, prioritise and reorganise as appropriate. Undertake/ participate in nurse led clinics, being present throughout Colposcopy and treatment procedures.
Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.
Demonstrate the Health Board’s values in everything that you do in the work environment.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to needs of the service.If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small, highly trained clinical team in the Aberglasney Suite at Glangwili General Hospital, Caramthen.
The Aberglasney suite offers gynaecology outpatient services including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and other gynaecological minor op procedures.
As a Band 5 staff nurse within the team you will be required to support the Lead Nurse and other colleagues to deliver a high quality service to meet the needs of women undergoing Colposcopy and gynaecological procedures.
The ability to work autonomously and at the same time as part of a team and to have a flexible and reliable approach to work is essential. Flexiblilty is required to cover clinics from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 6pm. It is essential to have good communication and interpersonal skills as counselling women is an important part of the role.
Previous experience in womens health and smear taking would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant. Good IT skills are also essential.
The post is based at Glangwilli General Hospital however you may be required to cover clinics in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest for at least two days a week, therefore the ability to work across trust is an essential requirement.
Job sharing may be possible depending on applications.
Interviews to be held on 25/8/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care for women requiring Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and other minor gynaecological procedures, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to ensure high standards of care are met and maintained in accordance with Cervical Screening Wales.
They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Participate in the daily organisation of colposcopy clinics, prioritise and reorganise as appropriate. Undertake/ participate in nurse led clinics, being present throughout Colposcopy and treatment procedures.
Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.
Demonstrate the Health Board’s values in everything that you do in the work environment.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
ColposcopyHysteroscopyGynaecological CareCervical ScreeningPatient CounsellingInterpersonal SkillsIT SkillsNursing Care PlanningClinical AssessmentSmear Taking
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
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