Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to take up the position of a Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 working within the established Pelvic Health Service. We are looking for a caring and passionate CNS to provide high quality care for our bespoke patient centred service. This will include providing expert clinical assessment, evidence-based advice, education and referrals for diagnostic investigations for our patients.

You would set up and run nurse-led clinics to support patients managing through their pelvic floor symptoms, demonstrating your autonomy with complex cases whilst having the initiative for when appropriate to refer back to consultant care.

The Pelvic Health hub is located in Barry Hospital the first of its kind in Wales, the hub provides a Multi-disciplinary approach to patient care consisting of colorectal Consultants, Urogynae Consultants, Urology Consultants and a Pain Consultant. Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists and clinical co-ordinators.

Main duties of the job

A Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) plays a crucial role in the management and care of patients with pelvic health issues. Their main duties include :

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis where they Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with pelvic health issues, including detailed history taking and physical examinations using diagnostic tools and techniques to identify specific pelvic health problems
• Develop individualised care plans based on assessment findings and patient needs. Implement and coordinate treatment plans, which may include medication management, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and education.
• Assist in or perform specialised procedures such as catheterisations, pessary fittings, and pelvic floor muscle training and advise on conservative and lifestyle management for bowel dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Biofeedback, Rectal irrigation and Sacral Nerve Modulation.
• Patient Education and Support is a vital part of the CNS role in e ducating patients and their families about pelvic health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies, whilst offering emotional support and counselling to help patients cope with their conditions.
• Identify the need for and facilitate referrals to other specialists or services, such as urology, gynaecology, or colorectal surgery.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain expertise in pelvic health.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An initial period of bespoke mentorship and education will be offered to the successful candidate. This will support you in becoming an autonomous practitioner using your advanced clinical assessment skills in nurse led and Multidisciplinary outpatient clinics. You will be expected to be involved with patient and staff education initiatives using your proven background of service development and leadership. The role involves multi-site working across the health board as required.

If Band 7 experience and essential criteria are not met a Trainee Band 6 post will be considered.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential