Clinical Nurse Specialist Endometriosis

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis for the Women’s Directorate. The post offers autonomous nurse-led care for endometriosis and pelvic pain, with in-house training to fulfill role requirements. Welsh language ability is desirable and applications in Welsh are welcome.

The successful candidate will join a large NHS Trust serving North Wales, contributing to a comprehensive endometriosis service within a supportive leadership framework.

Qualifications

• BSc in Nursing or equivalent.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent; willing to work towards within 2 years.
• Non medical prescribing qualification or plan to complete within 2 years.
• Significant experience in gynaecology services.
• Knowledge of endometriosis.
• Evidence of autonomous practice and caseload management.
• Experience conducting comprehensive patient assessment and care planning.
• Strong counselling and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, nurse-led endometriosis care.
• Support patients with suspected/confirmed endometriosis or pelvic pain.
• Engage in in-house training to meet role requirements.

Skills

Counselling/communication skills

Autonomous practice

Gynaecology experience

Endometriosis knowledge

Education

BSc in Nursing or equivalent

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Non medical prescribing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join the Women's Directorate within BCUHB as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Endometriosis.

This post is suitable for an experienced endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist or an experienced gynaecology nurse who has a passion for women's health and is willing to undertake in house training to fulfil the requirements of the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse practitioner, responsible for the provision of a comprehensive nurse led endometriosis service, which supports and improves the health and wellbeing of individuals, referred with suspected or confirmed endometriosis or problematic pelvic pain.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

This post is suitable for an experienced endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist or an experienced gynaecology nurse who has a passion for women's health and is willing to undertake in house training to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

application form and interview

• BSC in Nursing or equivalent
• MSc in Advanced Clinical practice or equivalent level of experience/willing to work towards within 2 years
• Non medical prescribing qualification or agreement to complete within 2 years
• Significant experience working within gynaecology services.
• Knowledge of endometriosis
• Evidence of autonomous practice/managing caseload of patients
• Experience undertaking comprehensive patient assessment and care planning

application form and interview

• Evidence of excellent counselling/communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,129 to £57,365 a yearper annum, pro rata