Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Croydon is offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to women, managing patient caseloads, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess extensive gynaecology experience and advanced clinical skills. This position holds the potential to make a significant impact in women's health while offering competitive salary and further professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC.
• Ability to provide mentorship and facilitate supervision.
• Experience working in Gynaecology at band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality, specialist nursing care for women in the gynaecology service.
• Provide support and education regarding endometriosis.
• Run a nurse-led clinic and manage patient referrals.

Skills

Extensive experience in Gynaecology

Advanced Practice/Physical Assessment qualification

Ability to adapt to change

Highly developed clinical skills

Counselling skills

Education

Registered with NMC

Independent Prescriber or willingness to undertake

Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Advanced Practice qualification

Masters in Women's Health or working towards

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for band 6 developmental / band 7 specialist nurse role for the endometriosis and gynaecology service.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust strives to be at the forefront of responsive and dynamic service provision for patients referred to the gynaecology and endometriosis service, which has a vision for providing patient centred care and effective health care for all.

The purpose of this role is forthe post holder to be responsible for the delivery of care for women and their families within women's health. The post holder will be able to undertake a holistic approach to the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the gynaecology and endometriosis service. Working closely with other health care professionals from the primary and secondary care settings.

The post holder will work in collaboration with professionals in both hospital and community settings to give appropriate specialist advice, support and education in relation to all aspects of endometriosis and related issues. This is to ensure patients, and their families receive sound clinical research-based care and have access to the necessary service.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Specialist Gynaecology is an expert practitioner who, at a senior level, leads on and facilitates the provision of high quality, specialist nursing care to women seen within the gynaecology service at CUH, with a specialist interest in Endometriosis and Benign Gynaecology.

To have responsibility for own patient caseload, ensuring that women have a research-based plan of care which reflects assessments, diagnostic's undertaken and recommendations for ongoing care.

The Nurse Specialist will provide diagnostics, treatment, support and advice to women and their families attending the Trust, either as an inpatient or outpatient.

The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on gynaecology and associated treatments and issues. The role encompasses clinical, consultative, teaching, leadership, and research and audit function.

To run a nurse led clinic, take detailed history of symptoms, request / carry out investigations (blood tests, pelvic ultrasound and M.R.I. scans)

To receive direct new referrals to the clinic and follow up patients as required

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications.

Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Interview Dates TBC

Person Specification

Education

• Registered with NMC
• Independent Prescriber or willingness to undertake
• Mentorship qualification or recognised equivalent, i.e. ENB 998
• Gynaecology course/Women's health related subject or willing to undertake.
• Counselling course or willingness to undertake
• Experience in facilitating reflection and clinical supervision
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Advanced Practice/Physical Assessment qualification
• Masters in Women's Health or working towards
• Member of British Society for Gynaecology Endoscopy

Experience

• Extensive experience in Gynaecology at band 6
• Experience of working in partnership with clients and colleagues, providing specialist advice as required.
• Experience of workforce planning
• Evidence of adaptability to change
• Extended skills e.g. counselling
• Complaints Management
• Previous experience of involvement with clinical audit

Knowledge

• Highly developed clinical skills
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of collaborative working
• Knowledge of developing clinical pathways
• Demonstrates an understanding of management and leadership skills
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management

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.

Head of Nursing for Gynaecology and Continence

£44,485 to £60,651 a yearper annum, pro rata inc HCAS (Outer)