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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Gynaecology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (end date is 12 months from start date)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Other
30 hours per week (Monday - Saturday 4 days per week rota)
Job ref
293-SWNS-0465
Employer
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Homerton University Hospital
Town
Hackney
Salary
£54,320 - £60,981 pro rata. p.a. incl.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2025 23:59

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynaecology

NHS AfC: Band 7

 

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse to join our established, friendly and supportive team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) provides a dedicated outpatient gynaecology service which provides advice and treatment to women requiring specialist gynaecology care. The unit comprises of separate gynaecology services including Abortion care, Early Pregnancy, Emergency Gynaecology. We are looking for a committed and experienced nurse with skills within the early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology setting or if you are a nurse / midwife with a clinical ultrasound qualification, experience and skills within early pregnancy, please do apply for the band 7 role.

We have a wide mix of patients, and we have a reputation for providing them with an exceptional level of care.  The successful candidate will therefore have good communication skills and will be motivated to provide a high-quality service to our patients. 

Main duties of the job

You should be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide a high quality service to our patients.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a proven background and experience within  the following areas early pregnancy and have knowledge of needs of an and emergency gynaecology service.  It will include working alongside the specialist abortion care service  who provide local and national provision

The post holder will work closely with the  Lead Nurse and Lead consultants  working alongside the gynaecology nursing team providing cross cover as required for the gynaecology service.

You should be a forward thinking individual who is able to work independently and provide a high standard of care.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • RN /RM registration
  • Ultrasound qualification within Early Pregnancy Assessment and Gynaecology
  • Working towards or completed a Degree related to the specialist area
  • Experience within supporting and leading an Early pregnancy assessment clinic
  • Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable criteria
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Contraception and Sexual Health Experience / qualification
  • Working towards or completed Masters
  • Recognised teaching certificate
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  • Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Santanah Cole
Job title
Lead Nurse for Gynaecology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 510 7861
Additional information

Carron Weekes

Head of Nursing for Gynaecology, Fertility & Urology 

Email: [email protected]