Clinical Nurse Specialist - Endometriosis

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbe|

Job summary

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital is seeking a permanent, full-time Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will act as a key worker, carrying out clinical assessment and coordinating care across gynaecology, urology, fertility and pain services.

You will help develop the endometriosis service towards BSGE accreditation and participate in MDT meetings. The role requires NMC registration and experience in gynaecology or women's health, plus post-registration clinical experience.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Experience in gynaecology or women's health or related clinical specialty.
• Post-registration clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker for women with suspected or confirmed endometriosis, providing specialist advice, support and care across the pathway.
• Undertake clinical assessment and holistic care planning within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care across the MDT including gynaecology, radiology, colorectal surgery, urology, fertility and pain management.
• Educate patients and families to enable informed decisions.
• Participate in endometriosis MDT meetings and contribute to complex case management.
• Develop and maintain patient pathways for timely investigations, treatment and follow-up.
• Contribute to clinical audit, outcome monitoring, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care.
• Support development of the endometriosis service, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to work towards BSGE Endometriosis Centre accreditation through service development and MDT work.

Skills

NMC registration

Gynaecology/women's health experience

Clinical assessment

MDT coordination

Communication

Job description

This permanent, full-time Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist post sits at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital, The Manor. The post holder acts as key worker for women with suspected or confirmed endometriosis, carrying out clinical assessment and coordinating care across gynaecology, urology, fertility and pain services. The role also helps develop the endometriosis service towards BSGE Endometriosis Centre accreditation, with MDT meetings and audit. NMC registration and gynaecology or women's health experience are required.

What the job involves

• Act as key worker for women with suspected or confirmed endometriosis, giving specialist advice, support and care across their pathway
• Undertake clinical assessment, holistic care planning and ongoing management within scope of practice
• Coordinate care across the MDT, including gynaecology, radiology, colorectal surgery, urology, fertility and pain management
• Support and educate patients and families so they can make informed decisions
• Take part in endometriosis MDT meetings, contributing to the management of complex cases
• Develop and maintain patient pathways for timely investigations, treatment and follow-up
• Contribute to clinical audit, outcome monitoring, quality improvement and service evaluation
• Work with consultants, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care
• Support development of the endometriosis service, driving innovation and continuous improvement
• Contribute to work towards BSGE Endometriosis Centre accreditation through service development, quality assurance and MDT working

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to NMC registration

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience

• Experience in gynaecology, women's health or a related clinical specialty
• Post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, counselling, education and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to undertake clinical assessment and develop autonomous practice within an agreed scope
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement methodologies

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Commitment to evidence-based practice
• Passion for improving outcomes for women with endometriosis

Nice to have

• Specialist knowledge of endometriosis (development supported for the right candidate)

What’s offered

• Free gym membership
• Health assessments
• Retail discounts
• Pension options
• Fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards