Urogynae Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 11 June 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic nursing team in Gynaecology Outpatients as a Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse. You’ll play a key role within our dedicated urogynaecology service while working closely with the wider gynaecology nursing team.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a supportive environment, with guidance from our experienced medical, nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues. You’ll deliver evidence-based, personalised care while developing your skills in this specialist field. We’re looking for someone with curiosity, compassion and a genuine enthusiasm to grow and expand their expertise in urogynaecology.
Why Join the NCA?
At the NCA, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. We offer strong clinical leadership, access to specialist training, opportunities to develop advanced practice skills and a culture that values ideas, improvement and professional growth. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about women’s pelvic health and committed to delivering care that truly changes lives.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in women’s health, apply now and join our team.
Main duties of the job
As a Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care for women with pelvic floor and bladder conditions. You will work autonomously and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide expert assessment, treatment and ongoing management.
Your main duties will include:
* Running nurse-led clinics such as pessary management, bladder retraining, catheter care, self catheterisation and pelvic floor education
* Providing specialist assessment and advice; supporting women to understand their condition and make informed choices about their care
* Supporting diagnostic and treatment pathways; developing your own skills to undertake urodynamics, botulinum toxin, conservative management and post-operative follow-up
* Managing your own caseload; ensuring safe, effective and timely care
* Working closely with consultants, physiotherapists and wider MDT colleagues to deliver seamless, evidence-based care
* Contributing to service development; quality improvement and audit to shape a modern, responsive urogynaecology service
* Offering education and support to patients, families and colleagues, helping to raise awareness of pelvic health across the organisation
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, values meaningful patient relationships and wants to develop specialist skills within a forward-thinking, supportive team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility, plus a competitive benefits package including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about the role, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents, the Candidate Information Pack, or visit our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
* NMC Registration: Must be a First Level Registered General Nurse (RN) with a current, valid NMC PIN
* Post-Registration Specialist Training: Evidence of further study in gynaecology, urology, or continence care
* Mentorship/Teaching: A recognised mentorship or teaching qualification (e.g., ENB 998 or equivalent)
* Completion of leadership course
Clinical Experience
* Gynaecology/Urology Background: Substantial post-registration experience in a gynaecology or urology setting is critical
* Senior Level Experience: Minimum of 3 years at a senior nurse level (Band 6) within a relevant specialty
* Hands-on experience with female catheterisation and an understanding of urogynaecological procedures
* Nurse-Led Practice: Proven experience in managing a caseload or running specialist clinics such as catheter management or trial without catheter (TWOC)/pessary
Core Skills and attributes
* Autonomy: Ability to work independently, make clinical decisions and manage a dedicated outpatient caseload
* Advanced Communication: Skills to convey highly complex and sensitive information with empathy and reassurance
* IT Literacy: Competence in using clinical databases, electronic patient records and spreadsheets for audit purposes
* Travel: Ability to travel across the Trust footprint as required
* UK driving licence and willingness to use own car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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