About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join the Women's Health team as a Band 6 Uro Gynaecology Nurse Specialist.
This will involve working in Uro Gynaecology clinics in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover.
The Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist is a highly skilled autonomous practitioner responsible for providing specialist nursing care to women with complex urogynaecological conditions. Working within the Women's Health service, the post holder manages a caseloadof patients, delivering expert assessment, treatment planning, patient education, and ongoing clinical support while ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centred care.
The role combines clinical practice, leadership, education, and service development responsibilities. The post holder acts as a specialist resource for patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care across the urogynaecology pathway. They will provide expertadvice on bladder dysfunction, urinary retention, catheter management, continence care, pessary management, and related specialist interventions, supporting patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Managean autonomous caseload of patients with complex urogynaecological conditions, providing specialist assessment, treatment planning, care delivery and follow-up. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, analyse complex health information, and develop clinically reasoned treatment and discharge plans Deliverspecialist interventions and provide expert advice on urogynaecology and continence-related care. Ensurehigh standards of patient-centred care, maintaining privacy, dignity, safety and compassion at all times. Actas a clinical expert resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals across the Trust. Provideinformation, education and emotional support to patients living with complex and often sensitive urogynaecological conditions. Communicatecomplex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately, ensuring informed consent and patient understanding. Advocatefor patients and support them in making informed decisions about their care and treatment options. Support the Matron in delivering a high-quality, safe and effective service. Lead by example and contribute to maintaining compliance with CQC standards, governance requirements and Trust policies. Coordinate multidisciplinary care and work collaboratively with consultants, nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Take responsibility for service organisation and escalation of issues in the absence of the Deputy Siste
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Education and Staff Development
Support the education, supervision and mentorship of nursing staff, students and junior colleagues. Deliver teaching, training and competency assessments within the clinical area. Maintain personal professional development and undertake all mandatory and specialist training. Quality Improvement and Governance
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and ensure compliance with professional and legal standards. Support the investigation and management of incidents, complaints and patient safety concerns. Contribute to evidence-based practice, research activities and implementation of service improvements. Resource and Operational Management
Use clinical resources effectively and support efficient stock, equipment and budget management. Ensure equipment is used safely and staff are appropriately trained in its operation and maintenance. Contribute to workforce planning and skill-mix reviews to ensure safe and effective service deliver
Person Specification
Training and Qualification Essential
Post registration experience in Womens Health
Desirable
Previous Uro gynaecology experience
Experience + Knowledge Essential
Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Urodynamics qualification
Skills and Ability Essential
Good communication skills
Desirable
Highly specialised clinical skills relating to Women's Health
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Winchester, Basingstoke + Andover
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)