Job summary
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our highly specialised urogynaecology team.If you want to step outside of your current role and work as part of a nurse/practitioner led service, if you possess a keen interest in Gynaecology/urology/continence and women's health this may be the ideal post for you.
Working for Family Health care group, the post holder will continue to develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist Urogynaecology service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will act as a lead specialist and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the service; providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service.
Applicants must be experienced registered nurses and have practiced at a minimum band 6 or above.
Main duties of the job
Delivering excellent holistic care to women suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms and pelvic organ prolapse.
Running nurse-led pessary change clinics. Performing vaginal examinations, assessing the use of vaginal pessary. Gaining an expert opinion from Urogynaecology doctors when appropriate.
Running nurse-led bladder pressure studies. This involves in-depth urodynamic testing of the bladder in women suffering from bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms.
Attending and participating in the Urogynaecology MDT meeting held once weekly.
Answering telephone queries from Urogynaecology pessary change patients.
Being a point of contact for patients experiencing urogynaecology concerns
Collaborative working with the MESH service team.
Line management responsibilities for the urogynaecology nursing team
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at Queens Medical Centre Campus situated within the Treatment Centre Building, working for Family Health.
The post holder will work alongside an experienced Urogynaecology Specialist Practitioner and health care support workerto deliver urodynamic services and vaginal pessary changes to a patient case load.
Informal visits to the team are highly recommended.
This post is offered on a part-time basis covering clinical activity currently delivered on a Monday, Tuesday andThursday with an 08:00am start.
This may be the right time for you to make a change and come and join this specialist team. This is an accredited service which has potential for expansion and growth moving forwards. If you have the right skills and motivation we will provide support to complete any educational requirements e.g. working in new ways packages, revalidation and specialistcourses. Not only will you be supported by the experienced team you will also work alongside medicalcolleagues as part of this multi-disciplinary service delivery.
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this role.
Urodynamics Clinic
Perform urodynamics in a nurse/practitioner led clinic, providing written and verbal reports to medical staff, advising abouttreatment options where necessary.
Maintain computer records of tests.
Work with a consultant colleague to provide a specialist urogynaecology assessment service.
Explain findings to patients and advise about continence care to patients.
Provide written and verbal advice about continence care to patients.
Provide advice on continence management to colleagues, both medical and nursing.
See outpatient and ward based patients to provide specialist continence advice.
Work with colleagues from primary and secondary care to ensure that an integrated continence service isestablished locally.
Participate in research and audit.
Pessary Change Clinic
Work alongside an experienced urogynaecology Specialist Practitioner in the nurse led pessary change clinics,delivering care to women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Perform vaginal examination to assess for any complications due to the pessary.
Assess the safety and effectiveness of the pessary in each individual case.
Seeking expert advice from urogynaecology Consultants where appropriate.
Answer and action telephone calls from pessary patients who are experiencing problems.
Participate in research and audit
MESH service
Collaborative work with MESH service team to ensure cross cover.
Support patients with completion of MESH history proforma
(See separate job description for full role details )
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at Queens Medical Centre Campus situated within the Treatment Centre Building, working for Family Health.
The post holder will work alongside an experienced Urogynaecology Specialist Practitioner and health care support workerto deliver urodynamic services and vaginal pessary changes to a patient case load.
Informal visits to the team are highly recommended.
This post is offered on a part-time basis covering clinical activity currently delivered on a Monday, Tuesday andThursday with an 08:00am start.
This may be the right time for you to make a change and come and join this specialist team. This is an accredited service which has potential for expansion and growth moving forwards. If you have the right skills and motivation we will provide support to complete any educational requirements e.g. working in new ways packages, revalidation and specialistcourses. Not only will you be supported by the experienced team you will also work alongside medicalcolleagues as part of this multi-disciplinary service delivery.
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this role.
Urodynamics Clinic
Perform urodynamics in a nurse/practitioner led clinic, providing written and verbal reports to medical staff, advising abouttreatment options where necessary.
Maintain computer records of tests.
Work with a consultant colleague to provide a specialist urogynaecology assessment service.
Explain findings to patients and advise about continence care to patients.
Provide written and verbal advice about continence care to patients.
Provide advice on continence management to colleagues, both medical and nursing.
See outpatient and ward based patients to provide specialist continence advice.
Work with colleagues from primary and secondary care to ensure that an integrated continence service isestablished locally.
Participate in research and audit.
Pessary Change Clinic
Work alongside an experienced urogynaecology Specialist Practitioner in the nurse led pessary change clinics,delivering care to women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Perform vaginal examination to assess for any complications due to the pessary.
Assess the safety and effectiveness of the pessary in each individual case.
Seeking expert advice from urogynaecology Consultants where appropriate.
Answer and action telephone calls from pessary patients who are experiencing problems.
Participate in research and audit
MESH service
Collaborative work with MESH service team to ensure cross cover.
Support patients with completion of MESH history proforma
(See separate job description for full role details )
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Gynaecology / urology experience
- Experience of autonomous working
- Experience of fitting vaginal pessaries
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
- Teaching experience/qualification
- Evidence of influencing and negotiation skills
- Experience of working within the MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or HCPC Registration
- Degree in Health related subject or on a degree pathway
Desirable
- Completion of Bristol Advanced Urodynamics course
- Completion of accredited catheterisation course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Gynaecology / urology experience
- Experience of autonomous working
- Experience of fitting vaginal pessaries
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
- Teaching experience/qualification
- Evidence of influencing and negotiation skills
- Experience of working within the MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or HCPC Registration
- Degree in Health related subject or on a degree pathway
Desirable
- Completion of Bristol Advanced Urodynamics course
- Completion of accredited catheterisation course
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).