About this role
Job summary
The Women's Health Nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within Market Harborough and Bosworth Partnership.
The role focuses on providing contraception services, including the removal and checking of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implant fittings, as well as supporting women with menopause management.
Key responsibilities include monitoring the delivery of women's health services, conducting audits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The post holder works collaboratively with the wider Women's Health team to ensure services meet clinical standards and improve patient outcomes.
This role is integral to enhancing the health and well-being of women across the patient population. You will be joining an established, friendly team.
Main duties of the job
Provide consultations, advice, and treatments for women, including contraception (IUD/implant fitting and removal), menopause management (training can be given), and sexual health services. Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualised care plans in line with national guidelines. Support cervical screening programs and womens health-related education. Monitor service performance, undertake audits, and drive quality improvement initiatives. Educate and mentor colleagues, participate in research, and contribute to strategic goals for womens health.
About us
Market Harborough and Bosworth Partnership is the largest GP Partnership in South Leicestershire currently caring for 35,000 patients. The partnership continues to grow and develop as a single Primary Care Network, and strives to deliver high-quality services to our patients in our community.
We are a dynamic organisation with over 140 staff working across our three sites. We focus on an inclusive and supportive culture and work together towards our shared vision of being the best primary care provider in LLR. We support staff wellbeing with several initiatives throughout the year including staff parties, monthly wellbeing treats, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Job description Job responsibilities
Market Harborough and Bosworth Partnership (MHBP) is seeking an experienced, proactive, and patient-focused nursewith expertise in women's health to deliver high-quality services. If you are passionate about empowering patients through education, mentoring colleagues, and driving service excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on women's healthcare in a forward-thinking, patient-centered organisation.
Clinical Practice
Provide consultations, advice, and treatment for women seeking contraception, including the fitting and removal of IUDs and implants.
Deliver specialist menopause support, including the initiation and ongoing management of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and advice on lifestyle changes (training can be given).
Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualised care plans in line with national guidelines.
Provide follow-up consultations to ensure optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Offer sexual health advice where required and appropriate.
Support cervical screening programs and provide information on other women's health-related screening services.
Service Monitoring and Quality Improvement
Take an active part in service audits to assess service delivery and compliance with clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE, FSRH, and British Menopause Society standards).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
Education and Advocacy
Educate patients on contraception options, menopause care, and broader women's health topics to empower informed decision-making.
Provide training, mentorship, and advice to colleagues on women's health-related issues on an ad-hoc basis.
Support the development of patient education materials and group sessions as needed.
Administrative and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the surgery team.
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the surgery.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Assist in the formation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.
Research
Cooperate and participate as required in any research projects with in the surgery.
Liaison
Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the surgery, with regard to confidentiality, as required to carry out own duties.
Professional development
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development.
The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment.
To participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Take a responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Collaboration and Leadership
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care.
Contribute to our wider strategy for improving women's health services.
3. Other Responsibilities
Health and Safety
To comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
To take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
Equality and Diversity
To carry out at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure.
Risk Management and Clinical Governance
To work within the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC implementation.
Confidentiality
To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 including outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution.
Safeguarding
To follow all safeguarding policies and protocols and ensure maintaenance of safeguarding training.
Person Specification
Additional criteria Essential
Driving licence. Full DBS check.
Experience Desirable
Experience with EMIS clinical system. Experience of working in primary care.
Qualifications Essential
Independent Prescriber. Implant fitting. Pill reviews.
Desirable
Coil fitting and/or removal and able to check strings. HRT and Menopause.
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.
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 Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership
Address 67 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9BX
Employer's website https://www.mh-bp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)