About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated team. This is a unique and rewarding role where you will have the chance to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people within a growing and highly specialised service.As a key member of the team, you will combine clinical expertise with compassionate care, supporting patients and families through sensitive and often complex health journeys. You will play a central role in delivering personalised, high-quality care, helping young people to better understand and manage their health in a supportive and empowering environment.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team while also developing your own autonomous practice. You will contribute to shaping and advancing the service, bringing innovation, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people, thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, and are looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a defined caseload, ensuring effective coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams and services. This includes supporting timely access to treatment, monitoring progress and maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
You will independently lead nurse-led clinics, including dilator and menstrual management services, undertaking comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. You will provide tailored education and guidance, enabling young people to understand their condition and actively participate in their care.
The role involves delivering sensitive information in an age-appropriate and accessible manner, while providing emotional support and reassurance. You will act as an advocate, ensuring that care is personalised and responsive to individual needs, including safeguarding considerations where appropriate.
In addition, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support clinical governance requirements, and maintain accurate documentation.
Strong organisational skills, clinical judgement, and the ability to prioritise effectively are essential to succeed in this role.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Paediatric Nurse with current NMC registration Relevant post-registration qualification or evidence of working towards specialist level practice Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience (master's level desirable) Evidence of continued professional development in paediatric/adolescent health or gynaecology
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience within paediatrics, adolescent health, or gynaecology Experience managing complex patient pathways and long-term conditions Experience working within a multidisciplinary team Involvement in audit, service improvement, or quality initiatives
Desirable
Experience delivering nurse-led services and clinics
Skills and Abilities Essential
Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Values Essential
Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and respect for patients and families
Communication Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal and People Development Essential
Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)