Job summary
Closing Date: 19th April 2026.
Shortlisting to take place: W/C 20th April 2026.
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 27th April 2026.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse to join our outpatient team on the Women's Health Unit at the Bradford Royal Infirmary. This speciality role will utilise your knowledge and skills to work as across the Women's Service and at on occasion at Westwood Park Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
In your primary role will be as Lead Urogynaecology Nurse Specialist where you will assess and manage women with a number of bladder/incontinence issues.
You will be able to undertake clinics independently in percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, bladder instillation assessment of prolapse and pessary management TWOC and urodynamics.
You will assist the medical staff in Outpatient Cystoscopy with the aim of learning the discipline of cystoscopy following attendance at relevant courses and supervised practice you may also assist in Urodynamic Studies and Perineal Trauma clinics and in telephone follow up clinics for post operative patients.
As an independent prescriber you will be able to assess patients, devise a treatment plan and manage patient care from referral until discharge, with support as required from the wider urogynaecology MDT.
You will be an excellent nursing lead for the urogynaecology service championing excellence in nursing practice and developing pathways to improve patient care and services.
You will support change and development and work alongside the Lead Nurse for Gynaecology and the Urogynaecology Consultants to ensure women have improved access to services and that improvement in quality of life can commence from the very first visit.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On the Womens Health Unit we provide a number of specialist gynaecological services which include Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, and Urogynaecology. On this progressive unit you will be expected to integrate within our team and train to work across some of these services including working within the Hysteroscopy/ cystoscopy service at Westwood Park Community Hospital.
We invite applications with significant post registration experience of working within a womens health environment, and for this advanced role we would expect you to have experience of working within urogynaecology services.
Here at Bradford we have a real sense of team; and are immensely proud of our passionate, dedicated and highly skilled nurses. We offer many opportunities for career development and progression and are renowned for our exemplary, multidisciplinary training packages. We are a teaching hospital at the forefront of research, education and development, with state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. Bradford Gynaecology services strive to be the best and we are committed to implementing National recommendations to reduce gynaecology waiting times, improve patient care and maintain excellence.
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On the Womens Health Unit we provide a number of specialist gynaecological services which include Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, and Urogynaecology. On this progressive unit you will be expected to integrate within our team and train to work across some of these services including working within the Hysteroscopy/ cystoscopy service at Westwood Park Community Hospital.
We invite applications with significant post registration experience of working within a womens health environment, and for this advanced role we would expect you to have experience of working within urogynaecology services.
Here at Bradford we have a real sense of team; and are immensely proud of our passionate, dedicated and highly skilled nurses. We offer many opportunities for career development and progression and are renowned for our exemplary, multidisciplinary training packages. We are a teaching hospital at the forefront of research, education and development, with state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. Bradford Gynaecology services strive to be the best and we are committed to implementing National recommendations to reduce gynaecology waiting times, improve patient care and maintain excellence.
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a registered Nurse, including working within the speciality area
- Relevant post registration experience as a qualified nurse
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience in leading policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
- Additional specialist gynaecology qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Report writing/Presentation skills
- Clinical credibility with highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills word/excel PowerPoint etc
- Knowledge of change management process
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant national guidance both in general gynaecology and in the area of speciality, NICE , BSUG etc
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection, appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management development training
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registration; Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Health studies
- ENB 998/6590 or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent
- Supporting learners in practice/ or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of study or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at masters level or equivalent health related subject
Desirable
- Nonmedical prescribing qualification
- Outpatient cystoscopy training and qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible regarding hours of work
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- Knowledge of genito-urinary and sexual health infections
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a registered Nurse, including working within the speciality area
- Relevant post registration experience as a qualified nurse
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience in leading policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
- Additional specialist gynaecology qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Report writing/Presentation skills
- Clinical credibility with highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills word/excel PowerPoint etc
- Knowledge of change management process
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant national guidance both in general gynaecology and in the area of speciality, NICE , BSUG etc
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection, appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management development training
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registration; Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Health studies
- ENB 998/6590 or equivalent
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent
- Supporting learners in practice/ or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of study or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at masters level or equivalent health related subject
Desirable
- Nonmedical prescribing qualification
- Outpatient cystoscopy training and qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible regarding hours of work
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
- Knowledge of genito-urinary and sexual health infections
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
