Nurse Hysteroscopist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the dynamic Gynae-oncology team at Barts Health as a qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist. In this full-time role, you'll provide expert care to women requiring hysteroscopic examinations and therapeutic procedures. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, contributing to high-quality patient care across east London.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with accredited hysteroscopy qualification.
• Experience in gynaecology or oncology at Band 7 level.
• Advanced Nurse Practise Master's Degree or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management for women with suspected gynaecological malignancy.
• Manage referrals and ensure safe clinical practice.
• Function in roles of educator and researcher in gynaecology.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Hysteroscopy

Gynaecological Oncology

Education

Degree in Nursing

Accreditation by British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready join the Gynae-oncology team at Barts Health, one of the largest NHS Trust in the UK and one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a dynamic Gynae-oncology and surgical team and you will benefit from generic and job specific training and development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic clinical nurse specialist to join the existing Gynae oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team as a qualified full-time Nurse Hysteroscopist.

Across the Barts Health group of six hospitals, Barts Health delivers high quality compassionate care to the 2.5 million people of east London and beyond . The Trusts vision is to become a healthcare organisation that offers urgent specialist and community services tailored to meet the needs of local communities. We are committed to recruiting staff that will help us meet our vision for Changing Lives, and demonstrate behaviours we believe make Barts Health a great place for patients, their families and friends, the public and staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a direct provider of diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management to women with suspected gynaecological malignancy and must be an accredited hysteroscopist with the British Society Gynaecological Endoscopy (BGSE).

The accredited post holder will be able to provide an autonomous nurse-led service for women referred under the gynaecological suspected cancer pathway for postmenopausal bleeding and other menstrual problems requiring hysteroscopic examination.

The post holder will also function in a range of non-provider roles including educator and researcher. In conjunction with other team members, the multi-professional team and continue develop the provision and quality of the gynaecological services for women referred to the Trust. This will demonstrably reflect the principles of clinical governance, clinical effectiveness as well as Trust and National Policy.

The post-holder is for an competent nurse hysteroscopist who will be able to provide expert care to women referred to the hysteroscopy clinic. The post holder will have the responsibility of ensuring safe clinical practice and confidentiality is carried out in the clinical environment as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) The Code, Trust policies and in accordance with the Department of Health guidelines.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7252685RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Job description Job 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 below.

Job description Job 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 below.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist (BSGE accredited)
• Registered Nurse- degree level
• Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or Cancer Related
• Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree Certification by the British Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) or working/willing to undertake it.
• Proficient in the insertion of Mirena IUS/ willingness to be trained.
• Advanced Nurse Practise Master's Degree or working towards

Desirable

• Masters or PhD qualification
• Teaching and education course
• Proficiency in ultrasound scanning of pelvis
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
• Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
• Nurse Prescribing Course
• Physical Assessment Course

Experience Essential

• Experience as a band 7 experience in gynaecology or oncology.
• Experience of providing care and treatment to women with menstrual disorders and suspected of a gynaecological cancer.
• Manage referrals from other health care professionals and act in accordance with agreed protocols by Trust, NICE,NELCH, BSCE and NNC.
• Prioritisation of work load on both clinical and non-clinical areas
• Experience in clinical research and audits

Knowledge Essential

• To be familiar with the Faster Diagnosis System (FDS) of cancer services and recognize how this role plays an important part
• Have a sound Knowledge in women's health and the anatomical structure of the female pelvis.
• Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of gynaecological cancer, menstrual disorders and benign gynaecological disease.
• Understanding of the concept of clinical and shared governance
• Understanding of quality and strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient group directives and integrated care pathways.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of gynae-oncology and the patient treatment pathway
• Understanding of management of data

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist (BSGE accredited)
• Registered Nurse- degree level
• Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or Cancer Related
• Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree Certification by the British Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) or working/willing to undertake it.
• Proficient in the insertion of Mirena IUS/ willingness to be trained.
• Advanced Nurse Practise Master's Degree or working towards

Desirable

• Masters or PhD qualification
• Teaching and education course
• Proficiency in ultrasound scanning of pelvis
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
• Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
• Nurse Prescribing Course
• Physical Assessment Course

Experience Essential

• Experience as a band 7 experience in gynaecology or oncology.
• Experience of providing care and treatment to women with menstrual disorders and suspected of a gynaecological cancer.
• Manage referrals from other health care professionals and act in accordance with agreed protocols by Trust, NICE,NELCH, BSCE and NNC.
• Prioritisation of work load on both clinical and non-clinical areas
• Experience in clinical research and audits

Knowledge Essential

• To be familiar with the Faster Diagnosis System (FDS) of cancer services and recognize how this role plays an important part
• Have a sound Knowledge in women's health and the anatomical structure of the female pelvis.
• Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of gynaecological cancer, menstrual disorders and benign gynaecological disease.
• Understanding of the concept of clinical and shared governance
• Understanding of quality and strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient group directives and integrated care pathways.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of gynae-oncology and the patient treatment pathway
• Understanding of management of data

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)