Job summary
The Nurse Specialist is an expert practitioner who, at a senior level, leads on and facilitates the provision of high quality, specialist nursing care to women with endometriosis and fibroids seen within the gynaecology service at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder would be expected to work independently with a defined clinical caseload as part of the endometriosis and fibroid teams.
The post holder will also provide a service for the support of their inpatient gynaecological care, including preparing patients for admission, prompt discharge, post discharge calls and supporting the ward nursing team.
Patients with endometriosis or uterine fibroids are often complex, requiring long term support with managing their symptoms and overall support of their holistic needs.
The Nurse Specialist will provide diagnostics, treatment, support and advice to women and their families attending the Trust, either as an outpatient or inpatient. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals working in gynaecology. The role encompasses clinical, consultative, teaching, leadership, research and audit functions.
Main duties of the job
The duties include;
- Providing a high quality diagnostic and treatment service for women referred to the Endometriosis and Fibroid service.
- Providing specialist, expert episodes of nursing care based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs and in liaison with the MDT and other relevant health and care agencies.
- Providing adequate cover for the gynaecology inpatient ward at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust to facilitate high quality patient care and effective flow for endometriosis and fibroid patients.
- Acting as a resource for women and the clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
- Undertaking (where appropriate), nursing research with published outcomes and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the speciality of Endometriosis and fibroids.
- Contribute to formulating reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes.
- Maintain the BSGE database.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibility for patient care
- Develop the skills to fully participate in the activities of the Endometriosis service.
Assess the needs of women referred to the endometriosis and fibroid service.
Undertake full nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of women, to provide specific expert care, advice, support and counselling where necessary.
It is anticipate that the post-holder will be able to independently prescribe medication with appropriate training.
Management responsibilities
Maintain effective referral systems to the team and from the team to other professionals and agencies.
Manage workload effectively accounting for all elements of the needs of the service e.g. clinical teaching and development issues.
Maintain accurate records, including demographic and health data to facilitate high quality care audit and future research.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the management of service users.
Education of patients and staff
To participate in the provision of information to women and their carers regarding their symptoms, treatment and services available.
Develop and implement pre admission education for patients.
Provide education and guidance for patients regarding wellbeing, and lifestyle associated risks for disease, and potential changes in health status.
In collaboration with senior nursing team, provide training and education to the nurses within the Directorate and offer specific skills related to endometriosis, thereby contributing to higher levels of expertise amongst nursing staff.
Participate in training and teaching seminars and programmes within the Directorate and the Trust relating specialist knowledge.
Contribute to the training, education and support of junior doctors in the Trust.
Research and clinical audit
Participate in the development and implementation of evidence based nursing practice for women requiring gynaecological care, including the use and development of protocols to ensure appropriate specialist care is provided.
With the support and collaboration of the senior nursing team, continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided against establish research and evidence.
Participate and ensure any information and data required for clinical and organisational audit or statistical analysis for research projects or registers is recorded and collected as appropriate.
Participate in local and/or national research and development initiatives as appropriate.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibility for patient care
- Develop the skills to fully participate in the activities of the Endometriosis service.
Assess the needs of women referred to the endometriosis and fibroid service.
Undertake full nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of women, to provide specific expert care, advice, support and counselling where necessary.
It is anticipate that the post-holder will be able to independently prescribe medication with appropriate training.
Management responsibilities
Maintain effective referral systems to the team and from the team to other professionals and agencies.
Manage workload effectively accounting for all elements of the needs of the service e.g. clinical teaching and development issues.
Maintain accurate records, including demographic and health data to facilitate high quality care audit and future research.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the management of service users.
Education of patients and staff
To participate in the provision of information to women and their carers regarding their symptoms, treatment and services available.
Develop and implement pre admission education for patients.
Provide education and guidance for patients regarding wellbeing, and lifestyle associated risks for disease, and potential changes in health status.
In collaboration with senior nursing team, provide training and education to the nurses within the Directorate and offer specific skills related to endometriosis, thereby contributing to higher levels of expertise amongst nursing staff.
Participate in training and teaching seminars and programmes within the Directorate and the Trust relating specialist knowledge.
Contribute to the training, education and support of junior doctors in the Trust.
Research and clinical audit
Participate in the development and implementation of evidence based nursing practice for women requiring gynaecological care, including the use and development of protocols to ensure appropriate specialist care is provided.
With the support and collaboration of the senior nursing team, continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided against establish research and evidence.
Participate and ensure any information and data required for clinical and organisational audit or statistical analysis for research projects or registers is recorded and collected as appropriate.
Participate in local and/or national research and development initiatives as appropriate.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Specialist nursing qualification in speciality
- Recognized teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant degree in nursing
Desirable
- MSc in advanced nursing practice
- Non - medical prescribing
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care
- Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
- Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
- Able to critically analyses and apply research to the clinical setting
- Management / organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Desirable
- Project management knowledge and skills
- Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
- Ability to lead change and innovations in specialist practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathetic and caring to patient's individual needs
- Self-motivated and able to influence and empower others to deliver safe, patient-focused care in specialist practice
- Act as a role model to lead the way in specialist care
Desirable
- Innovative and flexible working practices
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Specialist nursing qualification in speciality
- Recognized teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant degree in nursing
Desirable
- MSc in advanced nursing practice
- Non - medical prescribing
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care
- Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
- Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
- Able to critically analyses and apply research to the clinical setting
- Management / organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Desirable
- Project management knowledge and skills
- Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
- Ability to lead change and innovations in specialist practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathetic and caring to patient's individual needs
- Self-motivated and able to influence and empower others to deliver safe, patient-focused care in specialist practice
- Act as a role model to lead the way in specialist care
Desirable
- Innovative and flexible working practices
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).