An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Endometriosis Department for the post of a Clinical Nurse Specialist.Weare lookingforan experiencedandenthusiasticnurse to join the Endometriosis service working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Although this is a band 7 role we are happy to offer a band 6 development position to the right candidate
The post provides excellent scope for the suitable candidate to continue to develop the nurse-led initiatives continuing innovative working practice.
· To lead on the development of an advanced / expert nurse specialist service for women referred to The Cornwall Endometriosis Centre and will be responsible for a caseload covering patients from the South West Region.
· The individual will be an autonomous nurse practitioner and have the ability to manage complex clinical situations.
· Provide guidance, supervision, education and teaching of peers, junior membersof staff and primary care professionals.
· They will be able to work autonomously in the assessment, performance and reporting of ultrasound investigations.
· Plan and implement treatment plans for the patient pathway and arrangedischarge and follow up care as necessary.
· They will be actively involved in monitoring and raising the profile of the Service across the South West to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality carethat is safe and effective.
· They will take a lead role in audit of the service, producing reports and figures for the quarterly audit to provide evidence and assurance of the quality of the endometriosis service.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025