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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-201-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Womens Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
Annexe 21
Closing
04/09/2026 23:59

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Endometriosis Specialist Nurse

Band 7

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a  Trainee Endometriosis Specialist Nurse to undertake a  development programme as a band 6 and acquire the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies required to become an autonomous Endometriosis Specialist Nurse. The role includes working alongside Consultant Gynaecologists, Specialist Nurses and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide specialist support, education and care coordination for women with suspected or confirmed endometriosis

Main duties of the job

·        Provide clinical support and advice to women undergoing investigation and treatment for endometriosis.

·        Participate in nurse-led clinics under supervision whilst progressing towards autonomous practice.

·        Act as a key worker and point of contact throughout the patient pathway.

·        Support delivery of telephone advice and support services.

·        Coordinate multidisciplinary care pathways.

·        Provide pre-operative and post-operative education and support.

·        Participate in BSGE audit and accreditation data collection.

·        Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The overriding purpose of the post will be the further development and leading of the specialist nurse aspects of the endometriosis service.

The post holder will be expected to:

·       Provide support to women undergoing Endo Gynaecology surgical procedures; ensuring they have received written and verbal information pertaining to their planned surgery.

·       Together with the Gynaecology Consultants and members of the immediate specialist clinical team, effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area.

·       Ensure a positive impact on the experience of patients and carers

·       Assist with the capture and recording of the BSGE Pelvic Pain questionnaire and database requirements to ensure compliance with the BSGE Standards and accreditation.

·       Develop evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.

·       Act as a patient advocate when discussing treatment and lifestyle options.

·       Opportunity to develop/ Act as a surgical first assistant providing continuous; competent and dedicated surgical assistance as part of the Gynaecology Surgical team.

·       Following appropriate training be able to assess appropriateness and insert LNG-IUD

 

 

The post holder will:

 

  • develop clinical expertise within the specialty.

 

  • work within Gynaecology fertility and surgical services; advice and guidance may be sought from other areas of the organisation.

 

·       provide a responsive assessment service to patients who telephone for advice, ensure responsive triage and implementation of appropriate and timely clinical care for patients

 

  • work alongside other clinical colleagues to develop the skills and knowledge required.

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  • develop and implement clinical policies/ guidelines, education, and audit programmes relevant to the endometriosis service.

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  • be required to develop, implement, maintain and monitor standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care and to work with the Clinical Lead to resolve failures of standards of care in all areas of the patient environment.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Current NMC registration
  • Relevant and recent post registration experience in Gynaecology with an emphasis on Endometriosis.
  • Ability to demonstrate management of a telephone advice line service
  • Computer literacy
  • • Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication by dealing with incident reports, writing statements and letters to staff
  • • Understanding of information and support needs of patients referred to the Endometriosis service.
Desirable criteria
  • • Teaching Qualification
  • • Non-Medical Prescribing Course/Qualification
  • Undertake smear taker training
  • Physical Examination Course/Qualification
  • First Surgical Assistant Course
  • Coil fitter trained

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Sound knowledge of the care and management of women undergoing gynaecological procedures and Endometriosis care.
  • Knowledge of leading and developing a nurse led service within the specialty.
  • Understanding of information and support needs of patients referred to the Endometriosis service
  • Knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda and how to improve services for patients.
  • Up to date knowledge of current evidence based practice in nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of change management or knowledge of change management strategies
  • Knowledge of audit and research methodology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant and recent post registration experience in Gynaecology with an emphasis on Endometriosis.
  • Experience of acting on and translating clinical findings
  • Evidence of teaching experience
  • Continuity of care, taking responsibility and managing patients at different time points through their journey
  • Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting.
Desirable criteria
  • Current experience of developing a nurse led service
  • Experience of undertaking audit.
  • Experience of acting as a surgical first assistant
  • Experience in implementing policy and procedures.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to understand an individual’s communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences. Working with patients to develop a plan of car
  • Ability to provide a patient focused service
  • Ability to demonstrate management of a telephone advice line service
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Communication/ interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
  • Surgical First Assistant (completed University accredited course).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Holland
Job title
DHON Gynaecology, fertility and Surgical Services
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For general queries please contact PA Christine Ohare  0151 708 9988 ext 4079