Job summaryThe post holder will work as an integral member of the Early Pregnancy Multidisciplinary Team within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will act as a skilled autonomous practitioner undertaking clinical duties within the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
The post holder will utilize skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. The post holder will provide a high quality, efficient service and demonstrate clinical expertise in Early Pregnancy. Assess, diagnose and provide appropriate management, patient information and follow up, in line with local protocols and NICE guidelines.
They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research. The post holder will engage and lead discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings. They will be expected to provide a seven-day service.
Main duties of the job- Work as an autonomous practitioner in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic, and within Gynaecology
- To review urgent patients referred, to provide skilled assessment of women who present with pain and bleeding in early pregnancy, including history taking, physical assessment and requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the early pregnancy setting relating to diagnosis of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy providing evidence based information to staff and patients.
- Use judgement skills as to when to discuss unusual or questionable cases/ scan findings with Consultant Gynaecologist
- Use skills and judgement in diagnostic reasoning and refer/escalate accordingly
- Adhere to principles of informed consent and be responsible for the informed consent for women undergoing medical and surgical management of miscarriage
- Provide clinical and care management support to ward / outpatient nurses and medical staff acting as an expert resource for complex cases
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-W&C1119-GE
Job locations: St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- To prescribe as a non-medical prescriber /work towards non-medical prescribing qualification and register with the NMC
- To undertake extended scope of Professional Practice roles including: vaginal and abdominal examination, venepuncture, cannulation
- Plan, prioritise and assist with day to day organisation of workload, triage referrals and ensure a good throughput of patients is achieved maximising capacity to meet demand for the service.
- Promote the introduction of new policies, protocols, guidelines and working practices within the Multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians, other healthcare professionals and representatives as part of a multidisciplinary team, in an effective manner to ensure an efficient service.
- Provide a specialist informative telephone service
- To act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating understanding of a wide ranging physical and emotional needs of our patients and their families.
- Undertake other duties in consultation with the Lead Practitioner for EPC and Matron in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
- Deputise in the absence of the Lead for service.
- To promote clinically effective care by demonstrating compliance with evidence based practice.
- Attend the Early Pregnancy Operational Group meetings
- Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
- Service Development, Research and Audit: To collate and record quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
- To participate in clinical audit and research relevant to specialty and co-operate with other affiliated work.
- To ensure that relevant research findings are translated into practice.
- To promote a culture of evidence based practice.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to develop standards of care and undertake evaluations to monitor the impact on patient care.
- Managerial To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards and directives.
- To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility in changing clinical environments across professional boundaries.
- As an expert practitioner has the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve the quality of care.
- To report and record all incidents and accidents in accordance with Trust policy and to take the appropriate action required as necessary.
- To take prompt and appropriate action on receipt of complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
- To use the Trust computer systems as required collecting clinical and non-clinical data.
- Maintain accurate and concise records that produce statistical data for the purpose of evaluation and development of the service.
- To keep accurate and up to date patient records.
- To serve on committees, working parties and project teams related to direct and indirect management of services as required.
- Ensure all services delivered are correctly resourced and delivered. Work closely with the Matron to establish resourcing service developments.
- To participate in strategic care and business planning for development of the service as required
- To participate in the development of evidence based policies and procedures.
- To facilitate the development of quality initiatives such as audit, evidence based practice and risk management within a culture of continuous quality improvements.
- To initiate and participate in uni and multidisciplinary professional standards setting and audit.
- Education and Training To participate in the planning and delivery of formal and informal education programmes for patients, carers and all staff.
- To participate in education forums locally, nationally and internationally, representing the Trust.
- To ensure that professional knowledge and practice is constantly updated
- Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and education.
Job responsibilities- To prescribe as a non-medical prescriber /work towards non-medical prescribing qualification and register with the NMC
- To undertake extended scope of Professional Practice roles including: vaginal and abdominal examination, venepuncture, cannulation
- Plan, prioritise and assist with day to day organisation of workload, triage referrals and ensure a good throughput of patients is achieved maximising capacity to meet demand for the service.
- Promote the introduction of new policies, protocols, guidelines and working practices within the Multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians, other healthcare professionals and representatives as part of a multidisciplinary team, in an effective manner to ensure an efficient service.
- Provide a specialist informative telephone service
- To act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating understanding of a wide ranging physical and emotional needs of our patients and their families.
- Undertake other duties in consultation with the Lead Practitioner for EPC and Matron in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
- Deputise in the absence of the Lead for service.
- To promote clinically effective care by demonstrating compliance with evidence based practice.
- Attend the Early Pregnancy Operational Group meetings
- Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
- Service Development, Research and Audit: To collate and record quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
- To participate in clinical audit and research relevant to specialty and co-operate with other affiliated work.
- To ensure that relevant research findings are translated into practice.
- To promote a culture of evidence based practice.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to develop standards of care and undertake evaluations to monitor the impact on patient care.
- Managerial To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards and directives.
- To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- Exercise professional accountability and responsibility in changing clinical environments across professional boundaries.
- As an expert practitioner has the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve the quality of care.
- To report and record all incidents and accidents in accordance with Trust policy and to take the appropriate action required as necessary.
- To take prompt and appropriate action on receipt of complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
- To use the Trust computer systems as required collecting clinical and non-clinical data.
- Maintain accurate and concise records that produce statistical data for the purpose of evaluation and development of the service.
- To keep accurate and up to date patient records.
- To serve on committees, working parties and project teams related to direct and indirect management of services as required.
- Ensure all services delivered are correctly resourced and delivered. Work closely with the Matron to establish resourcing service developments.
- To participate in strategic care and business planning for development of the service as required
- To participate in the development of evidence based policies and procedures.
- To facilitate the development of quality initiatives such as audit, evidence based practice and risk management within a culture of continuous quality improvements.
- To initiate and participate in uni and multidisciplinary professional standards setting and audit.
- Education and Training To participate in the planning and delivery of formal and informal education programmes for patients, carers and all staff.
- To participate in education forums locally, nationally and internationally, representing the Trust.
- To ensure that professional knowledge and practice is constantly updated
- Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and education.
Person SpecificationEssential- Currently working within an early pregnancy setting
- RN Adult
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards
Desirable- Non Medical Prescribing
- Management Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Person SpecificationEssential- Currently working within an early pregnancy setting
- RN Adult
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards
Desirable- Non Medical Prescribing
- Management Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Matron for Gynaecology, Hannah Woolley, Hannah.Woolley@uhbw.nhs.uk, 01173425664
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-W&C1119-GE
Job locations: St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce. 
