Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualified / Trainee Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualified Band 7 / Trainee Band 6

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are expanding the specialist urogynaecology nursing service to improve pathways for those with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction and seeking an experienced nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team.

The role is based predominantly at St Richards Hospital, with the occasional requirement to support other UH Sussex sites.

The successful candidate for the Band 7 post will be an experienced Urogynaecological Nurse Specialist who will be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC's. They will need to be competent in performing and interpreting Urodynamic tests and have a proven track record in teaching and education as well as service improvement and leadership. (See Band 7 JD)

There is the opportunity to apply for the trainee Band 6 role with the view to moving to band 7 following a successful training program and completion of competencies provided through external course and inhouse training. Significant experience in Gynaecology or urology is essential. (See Band 6 JD)

Contribute to a specialist urogynaecology nursing service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction alongside the existing Urogynaecology Nursing staff, Urogynaecology Consultants, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.

The Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work closely with the Urogynaecology Consultant Team to deliver care according to current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology (RCOG) and British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) guidance, thereby supporting the service to expand and develop further.

The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise in all aspects of Urogynaecology and will deliver an expert nursing service with their own nurse-led outpatient case load (including vaginal pessary management and insertion, bladder training, urodynamics, patient education, catheter care and management, medication management, post-operative assessment). The role may require developing additional clinical skills as the service continues to progress in line with current research and guidelines.

The post holder will support the Gynaecology Matron and Urogynaecology Clinical Lead by participating in the continued development and day to day coordination of the Urogynaecology service; this could also include at times, supporting the delivery of the wider Gynaecology service which includes the Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and General Outpatient Clinics.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Roz Lewry Job title: Gynaecology Matron Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01903285147

To arrange an informal visit or for further information, please contact:

Roz Lewry, Gynaecology matron [email protected] or

Jan Birrell , Head of Nursing [email protected]