Nurse Specialist: Gynaecology (Band 7)
The closing date is 27 April 2026.
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 creating 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 specialties, Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology service. They will:
* Triage referrals
* Participate in nurse‑led clinics to assess, investigate, and refer to other healthcare professionals as necessary
* Follow the Post‑Menopausal Bleeding pathway to provide an answer regarding cancer suspicion within 28 days in accordance with the Faster Diagnostic Standard
* Undertake nurse‑led clinics independently with remote supervision from the wider MDT
* Collaborate with the Gynaecology CNS on cases requiring discussion or entry into the cancer pathway
* Interface with HRT clinics run in the outpatient setting for follow‑up of eligible women
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Degree in a health‑related subject
* Leadership/Management training or willing to undertake such training
* MSc in Advanced Practice or working towards it
* Non‑Medical prescriber course
Experience
* 3 years or more as a Band 6
* Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting
* Clinical audit and research
* Relevant training and experience in Gynaecology
* Experience working in Hysteroscopy services
* Significant experience collaborating as part of the MDT
* Resource management
* Workforce planning
* Worked as clinical nurse specialist in a Specialist Service
* Guideline, SOP and patient literature development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Employer
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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