Overview
Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist – Band 7
The Gynaecology nursing team are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking, innovative and highly motivated nurse who is passionate about the consistent delivery of the highest quality of care and standards to our patients within the Gynaecology service. We are looking for an individual that has a passion for improving the safety of the services that we deliver and has proven clinical evidence to demonstrate their attention to detail using methodologies required to support a nurse led urogynaecology service.
This role will provide leadership for the Gynaecology team to develop the skills, knowledge and experience within governance framework which includes the patient experience agenda within the wider trust. Working with front line team, the Directorate Management Team and Clinical team, you will be responsible for embedding and championing excellence and governance within urogynaecology. The post-holder will support the Urogynaecology nursing service and will support nurse-led urogynaecology clinics working alongside the lead consultant. You will be a registered nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, an up to date knowledge base and the ability to work independently.
We have competent in supporting the following urodynamic studies vaginal pessary management, bladder instillations, bladder training and teaching intermittent self-catheterisation. Clinics will either be face to face or telephone consultations, within the acute or community setting.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership for the Gynaecology team to develop the skills, knowledge and experience within governance framework including the patient experience agenda within the wider trust.
* Embed and champion excellence and governance within urogynaecology, working with front line team, Directorate Management Team and Clinical team.
* Support the Urogynaecology nursing service and nurse-led urogynaecology clinics working alongside the lead consultant.
* Be a registered nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, an up to date knowledge base and the ability to work independently.
* Support urodynamic studies, vaginal pessary management, bladder instillations, bladder training and teaching intermittent self-catheterisation.
* Clinics will be face to face or telephone consultations, in acute or community settings.
About the Trust
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. It has recently attained the highest rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services and manages services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and Fair Recruitment Standards and to providing a range of benefits to its staff.
People and Benefits
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity and is committed to inclusion for all staff. All staff are expected to embody the Trust values and to benefit from the range of staff development opportunities available.
How to apply / Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carron Weekes, Job title: Head of Nursing Gynaecology, Fertility & Urology, Email: carron.weekes1@nhs.net, Telephone: 0208 5107787.
For Further Details / Informal Visit Information Please Contact: Mr Amr Gehad, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Urogynaecology & Clinical Lead for gynaecology, Email: gehad@nhs.net.
Additional Contact for the current post holder: Brinda Loganathan, Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Email: brinda.loganathan@nhs.net
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