Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology Specialist Nurse Endometriosis
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 156-7468346
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Endometriosis Department for the post of a Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join the Endometriosis service working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Although this is a band 7 role we are happy to offer a band 6 development position to the right candidate
The post provides excellent scope for the suitable candidate to continue to develop the nurse-led initiatives continuing innovative working practice.
Main duties of the job
To lead on the development of an advanced / expert nurse specialist service for women referred to The Cornwall Endometriosis Centre and will be responsible for a caseload covering patients from the South West Region.
The individual will be an autonomous nurse practitioner and have the ability to manage complex clinical situations.
Provide guidance, supervision, education and teaching of peers, junior members of staff and primary care professionals.
They will be able to work autonomously in the assessment, performance and reporting of ultrasound investigations.
Plan and implement treatment plans for the patient pathway and arrange discharge and follow up care as necessary.
They will be actively involved in monitoring and raising the profile of the Service across the South West to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is safe and effective.
They will take a lead role in audit of the service, producing reports and figures for the quarterly audit to provide evidence and assurance of the quality of the endometriosis service.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with valid NMC Registration. Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- gynaecological ultrasound
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience. Good level of experience in obstetrics or gynaecology
Desirable criteria
- Previous practice in an independent / autonomous role. Ability to perform vaginal examinations. Teaching / lecturing internal / external venues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Trewhela
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872253120
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