Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynaecology

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse to join our established, friendly and supportive team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) provides a dedicated outpatient gynaecology service which provides advice and treatment to women requiring specialist gynaecology care. The unit comprises of separate gynaecology services including Abortion care, Early Pregnancy, Emergency Gynaecology. We are looking for a committed and experienced nurse with skills within the early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology setting or if you are a nurse / midwife with a clinical ultrasound qualification, experience and skills within early pregnancy, please do apply for the band 7 role.

We have a wide mix of patients, and we have a reputation for providing them with an exceptional level of care. The successful candidate will therefore have good communication skills and will be motivated to provide a high-quality service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

You should be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide a high quality service to our patients.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a proven background and experience within the following areas early pregnancy and have knowledge of needs of an and emergency gynaecology service. It will include working alongside the specialist abortion care service who provide local and national provision

The post holder will work closely with the Lead Nurse and Lead consultants working alongside the gynaecology nursing team providing cross cover as required for the gynaecology service.

You should be a forward thinking individual who is able to work independently and provide a high standard of care.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pro rata. p.a. incl.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0465

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RN /RM registration
  • Ultrasound qualification within Early Pregnancy Assessment and Gynaecology
  • Working towards or completed a Degree related to the specialist area
  • Experience within supporting and leading an Early pregnancy assessment clinic
  • Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Contraception and Sexual Health Experience / qualification
  • Working towards or completed Masters
  • Recognised teaching certificate
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  • Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RN /RM registration
  • Ultrasound qualification within Early Pregnancy Assessment and Gynaecology
  • Working towards or completed a Degree related to the specialist area
  • Experience within supporting and leading an Early pregnancy assessment clinic
  • Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Contraception and Sexual Health Experience / qualification
  • Working towards or completed Masters
  • Recognised teaching certificate
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  • Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6RS


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6RS


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Gynaecology

Santanah Cole

santanah.cole@nhs.net

02085107861

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pro rata. p.a. incl.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-SWNS-0465

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

Hackney

E9 6RS


Supporting documents

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