Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
Band 7 - Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

This post will work alongside the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical 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.

About us
St George's, 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 George's 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Pro Rata Per Annum incl HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8351879-RB-SK
Job locations: Cross Sites, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom

Job description
Job 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.

Person Specification
Values and Behaviours

• Essential: Evidenced commitment to delivering patient-centred, compassionate care in line with ESTH values.
• Demonstrates respectful leadership, effective communication and collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Desirable: 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

• Essential: 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.
• Desirable: 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

• Essential: 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).
• Desirable: 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

• Essential: 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-professionals.
• Desirable: 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

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

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.

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: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Cross Sites, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director & Lead for Endometriosis, Mr Haider Jan, haider.jan@nhs.net, 02082962000

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