Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urogynaecology

Job overview

Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist – Band 7

Gynaecology Nursing Team

The Gynaecology nursing team are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking, innovative and highly motivated nurse who is passionate about the consistent delivery of the highest quality of care and standards to our patients within the Gynaecology service.

We are looking for an individual that has a passion for improving the safety of the services that we deliver and has proven clinical evidence to demonstrate their attention to detail using methodologies required to support a nurse led urogynaecology service.

This role will provide leadership for the Gynaecology team to develop the skills, knowledge and experience within governance framework which includes the patient experience agenda within the wider trust.

Working with front line team, the Directorate Management Team and Clinical team, you will be responsible for embedding and championing excellence and governance within urogynaecology.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the Urogynaecology nursing service and will support nurse-led urogynaecology clinics working alongside the lead consultant. You will be a registered nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, an up to date knowledge base and the ability to work independently.

We have competent in supporting the following urodynamic studies vaginal pessary management, bladder instillations, bladder training and teaching intermittent self-catheterisation.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• RN or registered Health care professional
• Degree or working towards this which is relevant to their current practice
• Perform and interpret urodynamic investigations, communicate diagnoses and treatment options to patients
• Excellent communication and patient-focused skills Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• MSc or working towards this
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards this

Desirable criteria

Other

Essential criteria

G eneral Guidance for Applicants

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

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