Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology (Post‑Menopausal Bleeding Pathway)
Essex
£300 – £350 per day
ASAP Start – Ongoing Insourcing Contract
Health Now is recruiting on behalf of an NHS Trust in Essex for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology services under our insourcing contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 7 (or experienced Band 6 ready to step up) to work autonomously within the Post‑Menopausal Bleeding (PMB) pathway, helping the Trust deliver the Faster Diagnostic Standard and ensure patients receive outcomes within 28 days of referral.
The Role
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering safe, effective and timely care for adults referred via the Post‑Menopausal Bleeding pathway, across both Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology services.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage of PMB referrals
* Running nurse‑led triage, follow‑up and results clinics
* Participating in outpatient clinics
* Supporting delivery of the Faster Diagnostic Standard (28‑day cancer pathway)
* Monitoring investigation results and coordinating care
* Providing specialist advice to patients and primary care colleagues
* Attending and contributing to MDT meetings
* Supporting service development, audits and governance
* Developing clinical guidelines, SOPs and patient information
* Supporting ward teams and other clinical areas with expert gynaecology advice
* Participating in audit, Datix reviews and quality improvement initiatives
* Maintaining accurate documentation in line with NMC and Trust standards
Essential Requirements
* Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience at Band 6 level or above
* Significant experience within Gynaecology services
* Experience working within Hysteroscopy services
* Experience managing patients with complex needs
* Ability to work autonomously and run nurse‑led clinics
* Strong knowledge of Faster Diagnostic Standards and national drivers in Gynaecology
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* MSc in Advanced Practice (or working towards)
* Non‑Medical Prescriber qualification
* Previous Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
* Experience in guideline and patient literature development
* Audit and research involvement
Key Skills
* Advanced communication skills (including complex or sensitive discussions)
* Strong clinical assessment and examination skills
* Ability to interpret investigation results and plan care accordingly
* Excellent organisational and workload management skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
Contract Details
* £300 – £350 per day
* Ongoing insourcing contract
* Full‑time equivalent
* ASAP start
* Contracted via Health Now
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well‑established Women’s Health Unit while benefiting from competitive insourcing rates and ongoing contract stability through Health Now. If you are an experienced Gynaecology CNS looking for your next insourcing opportunity, apply now or contact Health Now directly for further details.
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