Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7610933-DEC25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £54,710 Band 6 development role after competencies to become a band 7
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are expanding the specialist Urogynaecology nursing service to improve pathways for those with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction by seeking an experienced specialist nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team.
We are looking to recruit a successful candidate into a Developmental Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The successful candidate will receive full training and support both formally through appropriate courses and from members of the MDT. This will be at Band 6 (progressing to a Band 7 on completion of competencies and training) and experience in Gynaecology or Urology is essential.
On completion of training the post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise in all aspects of Urogynaecology; delivering an expert nursing service with their own nurse-led outpatient case load (including but not exclusively; vaginal pessary management and insertion, bladder training, urodynamics, patient education, catheter care and management, medication management, post-operative assessment).
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to contribute to a specialist urogynaecology nursing service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction alongside the existing Urogynaecology Nursing and Consultant staff, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.
The Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work closely with the Urogynaecology Consultant Team to deliver care according to current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology (RCOG) and British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) guidance, thereby supporting the service to expand and develop further.
The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise in all aspects of Urogynaecology and will deliver an expert nursing service with their own nurse-led outpatient case load (including vaginal pessary management and insertion, bladder training, urodynamics, patient education, catheter care and management, medication management, post-operative assessment). The role may require developing additional clinical skills as the service continues to progress in line with current research and guidelines.
The post holder will support the Gynaecology Matron and Urogynaecology Clinical Lead by participating in the continued development and day to day coordination of the Urogynaecology service; this will also include at times supporting the delivery of the wider Gynaecology service which includes the Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy and General gynae Clinics.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate for the Band 7 post will be an experienced Urogynaecological Nurse Specialist who will be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC's. They will need to be competent in performing and interpreting Urodynamic tests and have a proven track record in teaching and education as well as service improvement and leadership. (See Band 7 JD)
There is the opportunity to apply for the trainee Band 6 role with the view to moving to band 7 following a successful training program and completion of competencies provided through external course and inhouse training. Significant experience in Gynaecology or urology is essential. (See Band 6 JD)
- Commmunicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, including consultants and clinical nurse specialists within the Trust
- Act as a point of contact within the Trust for urogynaecology within Women’s Health and provided highly specialist information and support
- Attend, co-ordinate and lead specialist MDT meetings
- Deliver a highly specialist individual service to patients experiencing a variety of urogynaecological problems
- Collect and analyse data as required in line with the BSUG standards to audit and evaluate performance
- Support the continuing operational and strategic development of specialist services within Urogynaecology. This includes out-patient flexible cystoscopy and associated treatments such as Botox, Bulkamid (urethral bulking) and Sacral nerve stimulation
- Assist in the continuing development of the Urogynaecology service and the implementation of best evidence based practice in accordance with NICE, RCOG and BSUG guidelines
- Support the Urogynaecology and wider gynaecology team, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Teach, supervise and educate students and staff about Urogynaecology and the specialist aspects of the service
- As a highly specialist practitioner, work autonomously, with responsibility for own caseload ensuring all patients have a comprehensive clinical and physical assessment
- Maintain and expand knowledge base in respect of on-going developments and best practice in urogynaecology
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the requirements of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of a personal development programme
- Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
- Act as a mentor for students and other junior staff, ensuring learning is appropriate to their education needs
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Gynaecology experience
- Registered Nurse RN (General)
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development, Mentorship module
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to Post Grad Diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- UDA
- communication course
- pessary experience
- Experience in gynaecology or urology
- Masters Level qualification or willing to work towards.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Roz Lewry
- Job title
- Gynaecology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07793533777
- Additional information
To arrange an informal visit or for further information, please contact Roz Lewry Gynaecology Matron - [email protected]
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