Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking a compassionate Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will run the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, provide care for women experiencing complications, and oversee staff while participating in department management. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with experience in gynaecology. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working within gynaecology and understanding of early pregnancy management.

Responsibilities

• Run Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit clinics and evaluate, plan, and implement care.
• Run Gynaecology Assessment Unit evaluating and implementing care for patients.
• Act as nurse in charge, overseeing other staff members.
• Participate in department management duties like staff training and appraisals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Gynaecology course

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for caring for women undergoing a range of early pregnancy complications and gynaecology issues. You will be working alongside a supportive MDT to provide time-critical rapid assessment of women in close liaison with ED, midwifery, and GP colleagues. The successful candidate ideally should have knowledge and experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy management and treatment pathways. We run a Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Run the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit clinics, evaluate, plan and implement care for women experiencing early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
• Run the Gynaecology Assessment Unit, evaluating, planning, and implementing care for women attending for early pregnancy complications and gynaecology issues. Undertake nurse-led triaging of patients, following local and national policy, in collaboration with our team of gynaecology Doctors.
• Take an active role in service improvement and audit of the service. Act as nurse in charge on some shifts and oversee Staff Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and receptionists in the unit.
• Participate in general department management duties, including staff training, competency assessment, and staff appraisals.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience of working within gynaecology and an understanding of early pregnancy management.
• A gynaecology course would be an advantage.

Team and Environment

Our unit delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with early pregnancy complications and emergency gynaecological conditions in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. Our team consists of Consultant Gynaecologists, senior sister, specialist nurses, registered nurses, health care support workers and receptionists. Excellent teamwork skills are vital to allow collaboration across the team and the ability to manage your own workload is essential.

Remuneration, Benefits and Perks

In return we offer development opportunities (professional and leadership), ongoing support from recruitment through to joining the team and beyond, and a variety of staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts about our Trust

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – around 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

How to Apply and Important Dates

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

Closing date of applications: 25 September 2025
Date of interview: 9 October 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we work, and the associated behaviours are embedded in all aspects of our work.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.