Job summary
Qualified / Trainee Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Qualified Band 7 / Trainee Band 6
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are expanding the specialist urogynaecology nursing service to improve pathways for those with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction and seeking an experienced nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team.
The role is based predominantly at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with the occasional requirement to support other UH Sussex sites.
The successful candidate for the Band 7 post will be an experienced Urogynaecological Nurse Specialist who will be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC's. They will need to be competentin performing and interpreting Urodynamic tests andhavea proven track record in teaching and education as well as service improvement and leadership. (See Band 7 JD)
There is the opportunity to apply for the trainee Band 6 role with the view to moving to band 7 following a successful training program and completion of competencies provided through external course and inhouse training. Significant experience in Gynaecology or urology is essential. (See Band 6 JD)
Main duties of the job
Contribute to a specialist urogynaecology nursing service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction alongside the existing Urogynaecology Nursing staff, Urogynaecology Consultants, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.
The Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work closely with the Urogynaecology Consultant Team to deliver care according to current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology (RCOG) and British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) guidance, thereby supporting the service to expand and develop further.
The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise in all aspects of Urogynaecology and will deliver an expert nursing service with their own nurse-led outpatient case load (including vaginal pessary management and insertion, bladder training, urodynamics, patient education, catheter care and management, medication management, post-operative assessment). The role may require developing additional clinical skills as the service continues to progressin line with current research and guidelines.
The post holder will support the Gynaecology Matron and Urogynaecology Clinical Lead by participating in the continued development and day to day coordination of the Urogynaecology service; this will also include at times supporting the delivery of the wider Gynaecology service which includes the Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and General Outpatient Clinics.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
- Commmunicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, including consultants and clinical nurse specialists within the Trust
- Act as a point of contact within the Trust for urogynaecology within Womens Health and provided highly specialist information and support
- Attend, co-ordinate and lead specialist MDT meetings
- Deliver a highly specialist individual service to patients experiencing a variety of urogynaecological problems
- Collect and analyse data as required in line with the BSUG standards to audit and evaluate performance
- Support the continuing operational and strategic development of specialist services within Urogynaecology. This includes out-patient flexible cystoscopy and associated treatments such as Botox, Bulkamid (urethral bulking) and Sacral nerve stimulation
- Assist in the continuing development of the Urogynaecology service and the implementation of best evidence based practice in accordance with NICE, RCOG and BSUG guidelines
- Support the Urogynaecology and wider gynaecology team, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Teach, supervise and educate students and staff about Urogynaecology and the specialist aspects of the service
- As a highly specialist practitioner, work autonomously, with responsibility for own caseload ensuring all patients have a comprehensive clinical and physical assessment
- Maintain and expand knowledge base in respect of on-going developments and best practice in urogynaecology
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the requirements of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of a personal development programme
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
- Act as a mentor for students and other junior staff, ensuring learning is appropriate to their education needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
- Commmunicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, including consultants and clinical nurse specialists within the Trust
- Act as a point of contact within the Trust for urogynaecology within Womens Health and provided highly specialist information and support
- Attend, co-ordinate and lead specialist MDT meetings
- Deliver a highly specialist individual service to patients experiencing a variety of urogynaecological problems
- Collect and analyse data as required in line with the BSUG standards to audit and evaluate performance
- Support the continuing operational and strategic development of specialist services within Urogynaecology. This includes out-patient flexible cystoscopy and associated treatments such as Botox, Bulkamid (urethral bulking) and Sacral nerve stimulation
- Assist in the continuing development of the Urogynaecology service and the implementation of best evidence based practice in accordance with NICE, RCOG and BSUG guidelines
- Support the Urogynaecology and wider gynaecology team, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Teach, supervise and educate students and staff about Urogynaecology and the specialist aspects of the service
- As a highly specialist practitioner, work autonomously, with responsibility for own caseload ensuring all patients have a comprehensive clinical and physical assessment
- Maintain and expand knowledge base in respect of on-going developments and best practice in urogynaecology
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the requirements of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of a personal development programme
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
- Act as a mentor for students and other junior staff, ensuring learning is appropriate to their education needs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Gynaecology experience
- UDA for band 7
- NMC PIN
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of teaching
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development,
Desirable
- UDA
- Communication course
- Pessary experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Gynaecology experience
- UDA for band 7
- NMC PIN
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of teaching
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development,
Desirable
- UDA
- Communication course
- Pessary experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
