Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Specialist Nursing team for an experienced gynaecology nurse with a specialist interest and expert knowledge and skills in the field of uterine fibroids and endometriosis.

The Nurse Specialist will be an expert practitioner who, at a senior level, leads on and facilitates the provision of high quality, specialist nursing care to women with fibroids and endometriosis seen within the gynaecology service at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder would be expected to work independently with a defined clinical caseload as part of the fibroid and endometriosis teams.

The post holder will also provide a service for the support of their inpatient gynaecological care, including preparing patients for admission, prompt discharge, post discharge calls and supporting the ward nursing team.

Patients with uterine fibroids or endometriosis are often complex, requiring long term support with managing their symptoms and overall support of their holistic needs.

The Nurse Specialist will provide diagnostics, treatment, support and advice to women and their families attending the Trust, either as an outpatient or inpatient. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals working in gynaecology. The role encompasses clinical, consultative, teaching, leadership, research and audit functions.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a high quality diagnostic and treatment service for women referred to the Endometriosis and Fibroid service.
• Provide specialist, expert episodes of nursing care based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs and in liaison with the MDT and other relevant health and care agencies.
• Provide adequate cover for the gynaecology inpatient ward at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust to facilitate high quality patient care and effective flow.
• To act as a resource for women and the clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
• Undertake where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the speciality of Endometriosis and fibroids.
• Contribute to formulating reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes.
• Help maintain the BSGE database.

About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities include clinical responsibility for patient care, management responsibilities to the service, education for patients and staff and research and audit.

For full details, please see detailed Job Description

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist nursing qualification
• Recognized teaching qualification or equivalent
• Relevant degree in nursing

Desirable

• MSc in advanced nursing practice
• Non- medical prescribing qualification
• Physical Assessment qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in inpatients and outpatients relevant to the specialism
• Experience of teaching on formal & informal education programmes
• Experience of nurse led clinics
• Experience of research and audit
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Clinical supervision experience

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care
• Ability to work autonomously and independently
• Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
• Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator
• Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
• Able to critically analyses and apply research to the clinical setting
• Management / organisational and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
• Ability to lead change and innovations in specialist practice
• Project management knowledge and skills

Personal qualities
Essential

• Empathetic and caring to patient's individual needs
• Self-motivated and able to influence and empower others to deliver safe, patient-focused care in specialist practice
• Act as a role model to lead the way in specialist care

Desirable

• Innovative and flexible working practices

Trust values
Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.