About this role
Job summary
Band 7, or Band 6 Development Post
We are seeking a driven and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Benign Gynaecology team. This full-time role is open to experienced Band 7 CNS applicants and nurse hysteroscopists, as well as Band 6 nurses looking for a supported development pathway into a Band 7 position.
In this role, you will support patients referred with a wide range of benign gynaecological conditions, including menopausal issues, menstrual disorders, and pelvic pain. You will provide expert assessment, continuity of care, and specialist advice throughout the patient journey.
A key part of the role includes coordinating and running the Benign Gynaecology MDT, ensuring timely case discussion, effective communication across the multidisciplinary team, and high-quality, patient-centred decision-making.
The post also offers the opportunity to train and work as a Nurse Hysteroscopist, contributing to the development of our expanding nurse-led services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who:
Has a strong interest in benign gynaecology and women's health Demonstrates excellent clinical assessment and communication skills Can work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Is committed to service development, leadership, and improving patient experience Is confident in coordinating MDT processes or willing to develop this skill This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth, specialist training, and leadership development within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job description.
For more information, please contact Ellie Stewart, Gynaecology Matron [email protected].
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse. Relevant post-registration qualification. An advanced practitioner through formal qualification (eg: degree).
Desirable
Relevant Gynaecology Course
Experience and knowledge Essential
Extensive relevant and demonstrable clinical experience pertinent to specialty area. Experience of running research and audit programmes.
Desirable
Demonstrable experience in benign gynaecology (menopause, menstrual disorders and pelvic pain management) and nurse hysteroscopy. Proven experience of service development.
Skills and abilities Essential
Advanced clinical assessment skills. Clinical assessment skills (Band 6) Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding. Basic counselling skills. Strong leadership skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy. Leadership skills. (Band 6)
Desirable
Project management skills. Menopause knowledge- or willingness to undertake training Nurse hysteroscopy course or willingness to undertake the training (Band 7) Willingness to undertake the nurse hysteroscopist training (Band 6)
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT. Patient centred approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)