Overview
We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for caring for women undergoing early pregnancy complications and gynaecology issues.
You will be working alongside a supportive MDT. The service ethos is to provide time-critical rapid assessment of women in close liaison with our ED, midwifery and GP colleagues. The successful candidate ideally should have knowledge and experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy management and treatment pathways. We run a Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) at the Royal Derby Hospital. Excellent teamwork skills are vital to allow collaboration across the team and the ability to manage your own workload is essential. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you would be expected to take the role of nurse in charge on some shifts.
Our unit delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with early pregnancy complications and emergency gynaecological conditions in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. Our team consists of Consultant Gynaecologists, senior sister, specialist nurses, registered nurses, health care support workers and receptionists.
Responsibilities
* Run the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit clinics, evaluate, plan and implement care for women with early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
* Run the Gynaecology Assessment Unit by evaluating, planning, and implementing care for women with early pregnancy complications and gynaecology issues; undertake nurse-led triaging of patients in line with local and national policy, working with gynaecology doctors.
* Take an active role in service improvement and audit of the service; act as nurse in charge and oversee staff nurses, health care support workers and receptionists.
* Participate in general department management duties, including staff training, competency assessment and staff appraisals.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration; relevant teaching qualification; experience in supervision/assessor/preceptorship; evidence of continuous professional development.
* Desirable: ALS trained; relevant gynaecology and early pregnancy courses.
* Experience: Relevant nursing practice in a gynaecology setting; experience as a gynaecology staff nurse; experience of managing ward/department/team leading; experience running nurse-led clinics; experience in an Early Pregnancy/Emergency Gynaecology setting; phlebotomy and cannulation skills.
Skills and Personal Qualities
* Knowledge of intravenous therapy; good written and verbal communication; strong time management and organisational skills; leadership and teamwork ability.
* Flexible, professional, non-judgmental, calm and supportive with self-motivation; experience with clinical audit and databases is desirable.
Details
* Closing date: 25 September 2025
* Date of interview: 9 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 6; Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per year (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Part-time
* Location: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
About us
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to Exceptional Care Together, with values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and various staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
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