Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for experienced band 7 specialist nurse role for the endometriosis and gynaecology service.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust strives to be at the forefront of responsive and dynamic service provision for patients referred to the gynaecology and endometriosis service, which has a vision for providing patient centred care and effective health care for all.

The purpose of this role is for the post holder to be responsible for the delivery of care for women and their families within women’s health. The post holder will be able to undertake a holistic approach to the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the gynaecology and endometriosis service. Working closely with other health care professionals from the primary and secondary care settings.

The post holder will work in collaboration with professionals in both hospital and community settings to give appropriate specialist advice, support and education in relation to all aspects of endometriosis and related issues. This is to ensure patients, and their families receive sound clinical research-based care and have access to the necessary service. 

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Specialist Gynaecology is an expert practitioner who, at a  senior level, leads on and facilitates the provision of high quality, specialist nursing care to women seen within the gynaecology service at CUH, with a specialist interest in Endometriosis and Benign Gynaecology.

To have responsibility for own patient caseload, ensuring that women have a research-based plan of care which reflects assessments, diagnostic’s undertaken and recommendations for ongoing care.

The Nurse Specialist will provide diagnostics, treatment, support and advice to women and their families attending the Trust, either as an inpatient or outpatient.

The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on gynaecology and associated treatments and issues. The role encompasses clinical, consultative, teaching, leadership, and research and audit function.

To run a nurse led clinic, take detailed history of symptoms, request / carry out investigations (blood tests, pelvic ultrasound and M.R.I. scans)

To receive direct new referrals to the clinic and follow up patients as required

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.