Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynaecology

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Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gynaecology to join their established team. The successful candidate will provide vital outpatient services in Emergency Gynaecology, requiring expertise in early pregnancy and emergency care. This role promises personal and professional growth, within a recognized 'Outstanding' healthcare environment in Hackney.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in leading an Early Pregnancy Assessment clinic is required.
• Qualifications in Contraception and Sexual Health are desirable.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality gynaecology care and support alongside the nursing team.
• Work closely with the Lead Nurse and consultants.
• Manage patient assessments in the Emergency Gynaecology Unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Early pregnancy assessment

Emergency gynaecology

Education

RN /RM registration

Ultrasound qualification

Degree related to the specialist area

Job description

Main area Emergency Gynaecology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (end date is 12 months from start date) Hours

• Part time
• Other

30 hours per week (Monday - Saturday 4 days per week rota) Job ref 293-SWNS-0465

Employer Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Homerton University Hospital Town Hackney Salary £54,320 - £60,981 pro rata. p.a. incl. Salary period Yearly Closing 09/07/2025 23:59

Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynaecology

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse to join our established, friendly and supportive team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) provides a dedicated outpatient gynaecology service which provides advice and treatment to women requiring specialist gynaecology care. The unit comprises of separate gynaecology services including Abortion care, Early Pregnancy, Emergency Gynaecology. We are looking for a committed and experienced nurse with skills within the early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology setting or if you are a nurse / midwife with a clinical ultrasound qualification, experience and skills within early pregnancy, please do apply for the band 7 role.

We have a wide mix of patients, and we have a reputation for providing them with an exceptional level of care. The successful candidate will therefore have good communication skills and will be motivated to provide a high-quality service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

You should be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide a high quality service to our patients.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a proven background and experience within the following areas early pregnancy and have knowledge of needs of an and emergency gynaecology service. It will include working alongside the specialist abortion care service who provide local and national provision

The post holder will work closely with the Lead Nurse and Lead consultants working alongside the gynaecology nursing team providing cross cover as required for the gynaecology service.

You should be a forward thinking individual who is able to work independently and provide a high standard of care.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

• RN /RM registration
• Ultrasound qualification within Early Pregnancy Assessment and Gynaecology
• Working towards or completed a Degree related to the specialist area
• Experience within supporting and leading an Early pregnancy assessment clinic
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Contraception and Sexual Health Experience / qualification
• Working towards or completed Masters
• Recognised teaching certificate
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management

Other Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

G eneral Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Santanah Cole Job title Lead Nurse for Gynaecology Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0208 510 7861 Additional information

Carron Weekes

Head of Nursing for Gynaecology, Fertility & Urology

Email: [e-mail]