Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job summary

Qualified / Trainee Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Qualified Band 7 / Trainee Band 6

Due to ongoing service development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to play a key role in establishing and developing care pathways for patients with endometriosis within U H Sussex.

The post holder will work with the Lead Consultant for Endometriosis and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality specialist care, advice, and support for women experiencing pelvic pain and endometriosis.

This is an autonomous role suited to a confident and proactive practitioner who can work independently, drive service development, and influence patient pathways.

The successful candidate for the Band 7 post will be an experienced Endometriosis Nurse Specialist able to develop and deliver dedicated nurse-led pelvic pain clinics and patient support initiatives.

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 is essential. (See Band 6 JD)

The role is based predominantly at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with the occasional requirement to support other UH Sussex sites.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis will lead the delivery of specialist, evidence-based care for women and their families. Acting as an expert practitioner, the post holder will manage their own clinics, provide specialist advice and education, and support patients throughout their care journey.

The specialist nurse will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring effective communication between service users and providers, and contribute to the development of guidelines, patient information, and service standards. The role requires strong leadership, flexibility, and commitment to high-quality, sustainable care, while serving as a role model for nursing practice within the organisation.

About us

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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively promote the Endometriosis service through presentations, study days, meetings, and service reviews
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Work closely with other professionals to deliver a coordinated, multi-professional service, activelyparticipating in MDT meetings
• Organise own workload and support the effective organisation of others within the outpatient department.
• Maintain professional status and meet NMC registration requirements, upholding accountability at all times
• Ensure compliance with BSGE accreditation data collection (preoperative and postoperative symptom/QOL questionnaires)
• Deliver specialist pelvic pain,Zoladex, follow-up nurse-led clinics, and telephone support sessions
• Provide specialist nursing input, advice, and support to staff regarding nursing practice
• Organise and manage own patient caseload, including assessment, symptom management, clinic appointments, referrals, and GP communication

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Actively promote the Endometriosis service through presentations, study days, meetings, and service reviews
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Work closely with other professionals to deliver a coordinated, multi-professional service, activelyparticipating in MDT meetings
• Organise own workload and support the effective organisation of others within the outpatient department.
• Maintain professional status and meet NMC registration requirements, upholding accountability at all times
• Ensure compliance with BSGE accreditation data collection (preoperative and postoperative symptom/QOL questionnaires)
• Deliver specialist pelvic pain,Zoladex, follow-up nurse-led clinics, and telephone support sessions
• Provide specialist nursing input, advice, and support to staff regarding nursing practice
• Organise and manage own patient caseload, including assessment, symptom management, clinic appointments, referrals, and GP communication

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NMC registration / degree level/ masters
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Post registration training / knowledge in gynaecology
• Experience taking clinical history & physical examination ( B7)
• Endometriosis module (Band 7)
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development,
• Significant experience within Gynaecology

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Leadership course
• Physical assessment skills (Band 6)
• Knowledge of BSGE and related accreditation criteria

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• NMC registration / degree level/ masters
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Post registration training / knowledge in gynaecology
• Experience taking clinical history & physical examination ( B7)
• Endometriosis module (Band 7)
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development,
• Significant experience within Gynaecology

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Leadership course
• Physical assessment skills (Band 6)
• Knowledge of BSGE and related accreditation criteria

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

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