The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

Please note this post is until 13/10/26

We are looking to recruit a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic clinical nurse specialist to our nurse-led Pregnancy Advisory Service/Gynaecology same day emergency care that includes the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. We are looking for nurses who have the clinical skills and expertise to deliver specialist care to women. Applicants should have experience of working in a gynaecology setting including experience of providing care to women requesting termination of pregnancy and management of early pregnancy complications.Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for womens health. The role includes making clinical judgements with the support of the multi-disciplinary team and requires a high degree of professional autonomy.The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in their working environment which will involve working in both departments in addition to supporting Early Medical abortions.The role involves working in highly emotive and fast paced area so a work life balance is essential.We are a small unit with a very friendly atmosphere & welcome any candidates that possess the required skills and who will bring a positive approach to our working environment.

Main duties of the job

To take an active role in service development (in particular Early Medical abortion and contraception) and audit of the service.
Take on the role of nurse in charge and oversee the staff nurses working in the unit.
Act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients and their speciality.
Assess, support and plan the care of service users when they experience concerns in early pregnancy.
Work conjunctively with the in-patient Gynaecology ward- B11
Provide bereavement support to families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Deliver safe and effective care over the telephone to women wanting to access consultation for unplanned pregnancy and advice on methods of abortions, contraception and sexual health services.
Provide information and treatment to women in a supportive, non-judgemental manner, in accordance with NMC guidelines for professional practice, Abortion Act 1967, trust guidelines and policies and procedures.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-12-097

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse qualification
Holds a degree and/ or an appropriate professional qualification
Relevant post registration experience/ qualification in Early pregnancy care/Termination of pregnancy
Venepuncture

Desirable

Contraception/implant insertion qualification
Intravenous drug administration qualification
Mentorship Qualification

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and skills of the complex care needs of patients attending Early Pregnancy/Pregnancy Advisory Units
Ability to Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient experiencing miscarriage or undergoing termination of pregnancy from admission to discharge
Clinical competence to undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs
Specialist early pregnancy care knowledge and working knowledge of care pathways, NHS policies and national agendas

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an Early pregnancy Assessment Unit/Termination of pregnancy/Gynaecology
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Registration

Essential

Current registration with NMC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse qualification
Holds a degree and/ or an appropriate professional qualification
Relevant post registration experience/ qualification in Early pregnancy care/Termination of pregnancy
Venepuncture

Desirable

Contraception/implant insertion qualification
Intravenous drug administration qualification
Mentorship Qualification

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and skills of the complex care needs of patients attending Early Pregnancy/Pregnancy Advisory Units
Ability to Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physical, social and psychological condition of the patient experiencing miscarriage or undergoing termination of pregnancy from admission to discharge
Clinical competence to undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs
Specialist early pregnancy care knowledge and working knowledge of care pathways, NHS policies and national agendas

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an Early pregnancy Assessment Unit/Termination of pregnancy/Gynaecology
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Registration

Essential

Current registration with NMC

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.