Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 279-8088893-AUG26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £39,959 - £56,515 Band 6 if does not meet all Band 7 competencies
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main 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, actively participating 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
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Organise and manage own patient caseload, including assessment, symptom management, clinic appointments, referrals, and GP communication
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
- Leadership course
- Physical assessment skills (Band 6)
- Knowledge of BSGE and related accreditation criteria
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Taylor
- Job title
- Gynaecology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 531568
- Additional information
To arrange an informal visit or for further information, please contact: Kirsty Taylor, Gynaecology Matron - [email protected] or
Jan Birrell , Head of Nursing [email protected]
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