About this role
Job summary
Nurse Hysteroscopist
Gynaecology Outpatients, Women's Health
Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 30 August 2027
Hours: Part-time 33.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced Nurse Hysteroscopist looking for an opportunity to lead and develop high-quality, patient-centred care? We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and autonomous practitioner to join our supportive Gynaecology Outpatients team within Women's Health.In this challenging and rewarding Band 7 role, you will provide a safe, effective and evidence-based nurse-led hysteroscopy service. You will independently assess patients and undertake diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy clinics within your agreed scope of practice, professional standards and local and national guidance.
You will use advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to assess patients, perform hysteroscopy procedures, interpret findings and investigation results, and develop appropriate management and follow-up plans. The role includes providing clear information and counselling, obtaining informed consent, communicating sensitive results and ensuring patients receive appropriate support, safety-netting and onward referral.
Interview Date: W/C 1 December 2026
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, you will provide visible clinical leadership and work closely with consultant, nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues. You will support the development of junior staff and learners and contribute to clinical governance, risk management, audit, patient feedback, quality improvement, guideline development and service development within the hysteroscopy service.
At MKUH, you will be supported to maintain your advanced clinical skills, continuing competence and professional development while helping us improve outcomes and experiences for patients using our service. You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and hold a nationally recognised British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Nurse Hysteroscopy qualification. You will have significant post-registration experience in gynaecology and nurse-led services, with evidence of autonomous practice as a qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist. A teaching, mentoring, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor qualification is essential. Completion of an accredited diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management programme is desirable.
- To provide a safe, effective, evidence-based nurse-led hysteroscopy service.
- Autonomously assess patients and undertake nurse-led diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy clinics within agreed scope of practice, professional standards and local/national guidance.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
Patient management plans
- Obtain valid informed verbal and written consent for hysteroscopy procedures in accordance with Trust policy and professional standards.
- Provide expert information and counselling regarding hysteroscopy procedures, treatment options, risks, benefits, alternatives and aftercare.
Leadership, governance and service development
- As a qualified Band 7 Nurse Hysteroscopist, demonstrate advanced risk management, safeguarding and clinical governance responsibilities on behalf of patients and the wider team
- Provide visible clinical leadership, act as a role model and support the development of nursing and support staff.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in a specialty, nationally recognised British Society Gynaecology Endoscopy (BSGE) Nurse Hysteroscopy Course
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Successful completion of an accredited diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within gynaecology and nurse-led services
- Evidence of autonomous practice as a qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist, including independent patient assessment, clinical decision-making and management planning
- Experience of supporting, supervising and developing junior staff and learners
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced specialist knowledge and understanding of the Nurse Hysteroscopist role
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making skills
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own work/case load.
- As a role model demonstrate good time keeping
- Have good insight into self and others
- Good IT skills
- Proven ability to problem solve, escalate appropriately and contribute to service improvement
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse, interpret and communicate complex clinical information and investigation results
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Ability to manage others and delegate appropriately
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance, risk management, incident reporting and quality improvement
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and work in a team
- Motivated/positive self-directed and committed
- Professional image
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
- Proactive
- Ability to work as part of an MDT
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hysteroscopy (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)