Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Transformation Unit; Carshalton; A distancia; GBP 56.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Band 7 Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post works with the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist and the medical team to provide expert nursing care for women with complex endometriosis, across the endometriosis centre.

You will support assessment and management, deliver patient education, and contribute to MDT meetings within the gynaecology service.

Formación

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related healthcare discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards.
• Teaching/assessing qualification (e.g. Practice Assessor/Supervisor, Mentorship).

Responsabilidades

• Lead nurse-led services for endometriosis within the gynaecology outpatient service.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and educate patients and families.
• Monitor performance indicators and contribute to service improvement.
• Support staff development and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Advanced clinical practice

Communication skills

Teaching and training

Audit and data analysis

Patient education

Educación

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Women's Health / Advanced Clinical Practice / Leadership or Education

Practice Assessor / Supervisor qualification

Descripción del empleo

Main area Gynaecology Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Contract ending 31st May 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 343-8351879-RB-SK

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Cross Sites Town Carshalton Salary £55,524 - £62,652 Pro Rata Per Annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59

Band 7

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Band 7 - Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

This post will work alongside the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and the Medcial team to provide clinical advice, specialist skill, knowledge and expertise within the endometriosis service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will support the assessment and management of women with complex endometriosis, working within the Trust's established endometriosis centre.

The post holder will work as a clinical nurse specialist within the gynaecology team's outpatient service, supporting nurse-led gynaecology services and consultant-led care, managing a caseload of patients, delivering patient education and contributing to the endometriosis multi-disciplinary team meeting.

Main duties of the job

Work in collaboration with and as a partner within the multidisciplinary team, providing nursing expertise in the care of women with complex endometriosis across the Trust. Interact with voluntary organisations and patient support networks to ensure women with complex endometriosis receive appropriate, prompt practical, emotional and psychological support. Work with consultant gynaecologists, the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist and the wider gynaecology nursing team to support the development of the endometriosis and wider gynaecology services within the department. Manage the needs of own caseload. Plan, develop and implement efficient and effective programmes of care for women on the enhanced recovery pathway. Use effective communication skills to provide support and information to women requiring care within the outpatient gynaecology service. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care when required and demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with national guidance, including NICE and ESHRE recommendations on endometriosis. Monitor and maintain standards of care, develop practice and formulate new evidence-based policies and protocols where required. This may include writing guidelines and information for patients. Act as an expert resource in the field of women's health, with familiarity with current clinical research protocols, assisting women with informed choice and increasing the effectiveness of the service.

Working for our organisation

St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St Georges Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 7 Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for women with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis, acting as the key worker throughout the patient pathway. The post holder is responsible for delivering advanced clinical assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary care, leading nurse-led services, and providing education, counselling and ongoing support to patients and their families. The role includes monitoring and improving key performance indicators such as referral-to-treatment (RTT) waiting times, achievement of national endometriosis standards, patient experience measures, compliance with follow-up pathways, and reduction in cancelled or delayed appointments. The post holder will lead quality improvement projects, clinical audits, service evaluations and data reporting, ensuring measurable improvements in patient outcomes, access to care, service efficiency and governance compliance. Additionally, the Endometriosis CNS will contribute to workforce development through staff education and training, support the achievement of departmental objectives, and play a key role in the strategic development and continuous improvement of the endometriosis service.

Values and Behaviours

• Evidenced commitment to delivering patient-centred, compassionate care in line with ESTH values.
• Demonstrates respectful leadership, effective communication and collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of leading or contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and experience.
• Acts as a role model for ESTH values through mentoring, education and promoting excellence within the service.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare discipline, with evidence of ongoing CPD and compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Master's degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Women's Health, Advanced Clinical Practice, Leadership or Education) or working towards.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor, Mentorship, PNA/PMA, PEF or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant post-registration experience in Gynaecology/Women's Health, including management of complex benign gynaecology conditions.
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills; IV competent; experience in undertaking gynaecology procedures
• Recent experience in an acute care setting at a senior level (Band 6 or equivalent).
• Experience supporting outpatient hysteroscopy and/or colposcopy clinics.
• Experience in a tertiary or specialist endometriosis service.
• Knowledge and application of current national guidance, quality standards and best practice in endometriosis care.

Skills and Capabilities

• Able to work independently and manage own workload.
• High level of communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to teach and present new skills to groups of professionals and non-professional.
• Skilled in developing patient information resources, delivering education and promoting self-management strategies.
• Competent in audit, data analysis, report writing and presenting outcomes to support service development.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, resilient and able to influence and inspire others
• Professional, compassionate and organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Innovative and proactive, with the confidence to lead and implement change.
• Adaptable and reflective, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Name: Mr Haider Jan
Job title: Clinical Director & Lead for Endometriosis
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 02082962000

Vishalli Ghai
Clinical Lead for Gynaecology
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