About this role
Job summary
Nurse Hysteroscopist - 12 month contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Nurse Hysteroscopist to join the Gynaecology Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 12 Month Maternity Cover
The postholder will play a key role in the delivery and development of the outpatient hysteroscopy service, providing high-quality care for women referred with abnormal uterine bleeding and other gynaecological conditions. Working within an established multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Hysteroscopist will undertake diagnostic and where appropriately trained, operative hysteroscopy procedures in an outpatient setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patients, obtaining informed consent, performing procedures, communicating findings and treatment options, and ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care throughout their treatment pathway.
Main duties of the job
Undertake outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy procedures and, where appropriately trained and competent, perform operative hysteroscopy procedures in accordance with local and national guidelines. Assess, investigate, and manage patients referred to the hysteroscopy service, developing and implementing appropriate management plans. Obtain informed consent and ensure patients receive clear information regarding procedures, findings, treatment options, and follow-up care. Provide high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients are supported throughout their treatment pathway. Request and interpret relevant investigations within the scope of practice and act upon results appropriately. Work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols while recognising own limitations and seeking senior support when required. Contribute to the delivery of waiting time and activity targets through effective management of outpatient hysteroscopy clinics. Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, junior doctors, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide seamless patient care. Participate in service development initiatives to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development. Adhere to Trust policies, national standards, and professional codes of conduct at all times.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered nurse Evidence of continued personal development (CPD) (BSGE) qualification Advanced communication skills
Desirable
Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
Knowledge/Skills Essential
Experience of multi-disciplinary working Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of healthcare and other organisations Excellent team working skills Ability to support, encourage and motivate others Computer literacy Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately and support staff Effective time management
Desirable
Working knowledge of the current professional NHS issues Financial awareness
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Experience of supervising others Experience of working within a clinical area Experience of delivering patient care
Desirable
Post registration years at a senior level
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Jasmine Suite, Stepping Hill Hospital
5th Floor Womens Unit
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)