Nurse Specialist Gynaecology Services - Band 7

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Outpatient Hysteroscopy team at Princess Alexandra Hospital as a clinical nurse specialist. The successful applicant will be instrumental in developing a new pathway allowing for efficient streamlining, booking, assessment and diagnosis of patients referred under the Faster Diagnostic Standard as part of a wider improvement programme across Women's Health. The role will involve triaging referrals to the service and creation of a nurse led clinic to assess and direct these referrals to the appropriate pathway including the straight to test pathway.

A background in Gynaecology specifically Hysteroscopy and the Post-Menopausal Bleeding pathway is essential to be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and timely care and treatment to adults referred on the Post-Menopausal Bleeding Pathway. The post spans two specialities – Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology service.

The post holder will triage referrals, participate in nurse-led clinics to assess, investigate, refer to other healthcare professionals as necessary and will follow the Post-Menopausal Bleeding pathway. The aim of this pathway is to give patients an answer as to if their symptoms are the result of cancer or not within 28 days of referral where cancer is suspected in accordance with the Faster Diagnostic Standard.

The post holder will be required to undertake nurse led clinics independently with remote supervision from the wider MDT. They will be part of the MDT process to discuss cases where abnormalities are found and those entering the cancer pathway in collaboration with the Gynaecology CNS. They will also be required to interface with the HRT clinics run in the outpatient setting for follow up of eligible women.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full understanding of the requirements of this post please refer to the Job Description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Leadership/Management training or willing to undertake such training
• Registered Nurse
• Degree in health-related subject

Desirable

• Msc in Advanced practice or working towards
• Non-Medical prescriber course

Experience

Essential

• 3 years or more as a Band 6
• Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting
• Clinical audit and research
• Relevant training and experience in Gynaecology
• Experience working in Hysteroscopy services
• Significant experience collaborating as part of the MDT

Desirable

• Resource management
• Workforce planning
• Worked as clinical nurse specialist in Specialist Service
• Guideline, SOP and patient literature development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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