Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 7 months (Fixed Term Contract to end 31st March 2026.)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 292-7385931-CHWS
- Employer
- The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Town
- Harlow
- Salary
- £50,008 - £56,908 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Nurse Specialist for Gynaecology Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
Our values
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:
Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.
Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.
Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Outpatient Hysteroscopy team at Princess Alexandra Hospital as a clinical nurse specialist. The successful applicant will be instrumental in developing a new pathway allowing for efficient streamlining, booking, assessment and diagnosis of patients referred under the Faster Diagnostic Standard as part of a wider improvement programme across Women's Health. The role will involve triaging referrals to the service and creation of a nurse led clinic to assess and direct these referrals to the appropriate pathway including the straight to test pathway.
A background in Gynaecology specifically Hysteroscopy and the Post-Menopausal Bleeding pathway is essential to be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and timely care and treatment to adults referred on the Post-Menopausal Bleeding Pathway. The post spans two specialities – Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology service.
The post holder will triage referrals, participate in nurse-led clinics to assess, investigate, refer to other healthcare professionals as necessary and will follow the Post-Menopausal Bleeding pathway. The aim of this pathway is to give patients an answer as to if their symptoms are the result of cancer or not within 28 days of referral where cancer is suspected in accordance with the Faster Diagnostic Standard.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Shows knowledge and commitment to the 3 Trust values
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Regsitration
- Degree in a health related subject
- Leadership/Management training or willing to undertake within 12 months
- CPD in Hysteroscopy and/or PMB pathway
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Advanced Practice or working towards
- Non-medical prescriber course
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years or more as a Band 6 nurse
- Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting
- Clinical audit and research participation
- Relevant background and training in Gynaecology services
- Experience working in Hysterosocpy services
- Significant experience working in collaboration with the MDT
Desirable criteria
- Resource management
- Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist
- Guideline, SOP and patient literature development
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of national guidance and drivers in the field of Hysteroscopy and Faster Diagnostic Standards
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Ability to practice autonomously and initiate appropriate plans of care for patients
- Good insight into current and professional issues
- Clinical examination skills
- Local and national health policy and the wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in the clinical area
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Independent practitioner
- Highly motivated team player
- Approachable and positive role model
- Reliable and flexible
- Trust worthy, Caring, Committed and Compassionate
- Excellent time management skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Michelle Lynch
- Job title
- Matron for Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Working hours Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
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