Job summary
Womens Health and Paediatrics (WHP) are please to advertise for a Nurse Consultant post in Gynaecology (subject to confirmation of banding). This is a new post in the service, with lead focus on delivering Hysteroscopy, in Gynae-oncology. The postholder will play a crucial role in delivering Cancer pathways and improving patient experience.
As this is a newly created role, there is huge scope to work closely with colleagues, to innovate the service and contribute to the future strategy of Gynaecology.
For more information contact Riyadh Seebooa, Associate Director of Operations at: Riyadh.Seebooa@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Nurse will practice autonomously at an advanced level to promote clinical pathways across the womens health (Gynaecology) cancer and screening programmes. They will be skilled in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and ultrasound scanning. This is a key post within a specialist area and will have a clear role in defining, shaping and developing the gynaecology cancer service across all sites in the Trust including community settings.
The role will be to provide leadership to cancer and screening Clinical Nurse specialists to realise their full potential as autonomous practitioners to ensure seamless delivery of patient care ensuring high quality clinical outcomes.
The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, key change agent and role model in order to support and influence clinical pathway redesign within gynaecology cancer services including quality improvement, implementation of national initiatives, service reconfiguration and new digitally enabled models of care.
The post holder will work closely with the Specialty lead, Divisional Director, Matron, Operational team, patients and wider MDT teams to develop a gynaecology cancer service responsive to the needs of patients and staff.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals,Ashford, Ashford, Surrey andSt Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role blends a significant proportion of direct, higher level clinical care with education, research and management / leadership activities. The post holder will have an educational commitment to ensure clinical pathways and practices are enveloped in all staff training programmes. They will undertake independent prescribing alongside medical staff within clearly agreed protocols and guidelines.
The post holder will:
Lead a service redesign empowering the nursing team to meet the needs of the local population in line with key objectives outlined in local and national policy documents.
Lead on the professional and clinical development of the gynaecology cancer nursing team and expansion of nurse led services across the sites.
Manage caseload of patients from diagnosis to treatment in Consultant Nurse clinics developing a one stop service.
Undertake independent prescribing alongside medical staff within clearly agreed protocols and guidelines.
Be skilled in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and ultrasound scanning. Develop and deliver a nurse led one stop TWR clinic
Undertake initial gynaecology assessments/reviews of women presenting in ED and CAU, and inform care pathway planning.
In collaboration with MDT colleagues actively promote and engage teams in contributing to Clinical Pathway Groups (CPGS) and wider quality improvement work.
Provide expert clinical advice to all medical and nursing Gynaecology staff to ensure best practice standards are met that will improve clinical outcomes and influence a reduction in unnecessary interventions.
Make a significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda by ensuring practice is evidence based and through the development of staff competence at all levels.
Lead on education for nursing and non-medical professionals with academic providers.
Develop the research and audit agenda, ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach at all times.
Represent the directorate at external networks and report on progress to the Division.
As an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management in gynaecology cancer and screening pathways the consultant nurse will be the lead clinician responsible for the care and management of a defined group/groups of patients requiring specific support in collaboration with clinicians.
Lead on on-going modernisation and new ways of working and innovation to improve patient outcomes.
Independently receive and make referrals and lead on the management of a caseload for gynaecology cancer patients, treatment, diagnosis and follow-up across health care settings.
Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and knowledge that informs practice decisions in a variety of clinical settings.
Make independent clinical decisions and initiate investigations, care /treatment and technological intervention within an agreed framework.
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times promoting a positive image of the Ashford St Peters NHS Foundation Trust in line with World Class care Values at all times.
Provide professional and clinical leadership, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence ensuring the delivery of excellence in core, specialist and advanced nursing practice, audit, research, and service and practice development agendas.
Recognise and champion innovations in specialist gynaecology nursing practice ensuring they are supported, evaluated and contribute to develop an evidence base to meet the needs of the patients, families, relatives and staff.
Work with the matron to in formulating plans to meet colposcopy, hysteroscopy and scanning training, and educational needs of staff at individual, team and organisation level.
Create a supportive learning environment for all students and staff groups.
Please see attached job description for further role requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role blends a significant proportion of direct, higher level clinical care with education, research and management / leadership activities. The post holder will have an educational commitment to ensure clinical pathways and practices are enveloped in all staff training programmes. They will undertake independent prescribing alongside medical staff within clearly agreed protocols and guidelines.
The post holder will:
Lead a service redesign empowering the nursing team to meet the needs of the local population in line with key objectives outlined in local and national policy documents.
Lead on the professional and clinical development of the gynaecology cancer nursing team and expansion of nurse led services across the sites.
Manage caseload of patients from diagnosis to treatment in Consultant Nurse clinics developing a one stop service.
Undertake independent prescribing alongside medical staff within clearly agreed protocols and guidelines.
Be skilled in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and ultrasound scanning. Develop and deliver a nurse led one stop TWR clinic
Undertake initial gynaecology assessments/reviews of women presenting in ED and CAU, and inform care pathway planning.
In collaboration with MDT colleagues actively promote and engage teams in contributing to Clinical Pathway Groups (CPGS) and wider quality improvement work.
Provide expert clinical advice to all medical and nursing Gynaecology staff to ensure best practice standards are met that will improve clinical outcomes and influence a reduction in unnecessary interventions.
Make a significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda by ensuring practice is evidence based and through the development of staff competence at all levels.
Lead on education for nursing and non-medical professionals with academic providers.
Develop the research and audit agenda, ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach at all times.
Represent the directorate at external networks and report on progress to the Division.
As an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management in gynaecology cancer and screening pathways the consultant nurse will be the lead clinician responsible for the care and management of a defined group/groups of patients requiring specific support in collaboration with clinicians.
Lead on on-going modernisation and new ways of working and innovation to improve patient outcomes.
Independently receive and make referrals and lead on the management of a caseload for gynaecology cancer patients, treatment, diagnosis and follow-up across health care settings.
Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and knowledge that informs practice decisions in a variety of clinical settings.
Make independent clinical decisions and initiate investigations, care /treatment and technological intervention within an agreed framework.
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times promoting a positive image of the Ashford St Peters NHS Foundation Trust in line with World Class care Values at all times.
Provide professional and clinical leadership, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence ensuring the delivery of excellence in core, specialist and advanced nursing practice, audit, research, and service and practice development agendas.
Recognise and champion innovations in specialist gynaecology nursing practice ensuring they are supported, evaluated and contribute to develop an evidence base to meet the needs of the patients, families, relatives and staff.
Work with the matron to in formulating plans to meet colposcopy, hysteroscopy and scanning training, and educational needs of staff at individual, team and organisation level.
Create a supportive learning environment for all students and staff groups.
Please see attached job description for further role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Masters degree in relevant subject. Or Advanced Clinical Practice
- Recognised Ultrasound scanning qualification
- Recognised Hysteroscopy Qualification
- Accredited nurse colposcopist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior nursing level
- Ability to demonstrate significant clinical experience in Womens health including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and gynae oncology
- Responsibility for aspects of case management, managing a clinical area, leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff in the clinical environment.
- Evidence of managing people.
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust.
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Detailed knowledge of Womens health issues, cancer pathways and national screening programmes and their impact on service delivery.
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Ability to influence and motivate others.
- Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information.
- Expert teaching skills both formal and informal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Masters degree in relevant subject. Or Advanced Clinical Practice
- Recognised Ultrasound scanning qualification
- Recognised Hysteroscopy Qualification
- Accredited nurse colposcopist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior nursing level
- Ability to demonstrate significant clinical experience in Womens health including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and gynae oncology
- Responsibility for aspects of case management, managing a clinical area, leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff in the clinical environment.
- Evidence of managing people.
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust.
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Detailed knowledge of Womens health issues, cancer pathways and national screening programmes and their impact on service delivery.
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Ability to influence and motivate others.
- Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information.
- Expert teaching skills both formal and informal
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
