Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a keen, highly motivated and caring individual to join our small friendly team of specialist urogynaecology nurses within gynaecology outpatients at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this as part of a supported training pathway. If you have a passion for women's health, have experience working within urogynaecology or gynaecology, and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, then we would like to hear from you. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in Urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provides a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction. The post holder will be able to coordinate and deliver an expert nurse-led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, and provide medication reviews. They will be able to work autonomously with excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. They will assist in the development of nurse-led initiatives as part of the service developments to improve patient experience. They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and collaboratively with related specialties. About Us
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, as well as in community sites, health centres, and in patients' homes. We are also incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full information on the job role and main responsibilities along with the person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
First Level Registered General Nurse First Degree Post Basic Qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology, continence Recognised Mentorship Qualification Recognised Urodynamics course Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Should have demonstrable experience in gynaecology or associated area Knowledge skills and competency gained through a substantive period of working at senior nurse level Evidence of teaching experience Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training Must be highly computer literate Experience specifically in Urogynaecology Nursing Evidence of taking responsibility and managing patients at different points through their journey Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting Experience of implementing policies and procedures Evidence of managing vaginal pessary devices Evidence of experience in Urodynamics testing Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)
Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and service and wider organisation Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving service provision 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. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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We have an exciting opportunity for a keen, highly motivated and caring individual to join our small friendly team of specialist urogynaecology nurses within gynaecology outpatients at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this as part of a supported training pathway. If you have a passion for women's health, have experience working within urogynaecology or gynaecology, and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, then we would like to hear from you. Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in Urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provides a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction. The post holder will be able to coordinate and deliver an expert nurse-led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, and provide medication reviews. They will be able to work autonomously with excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. They will assist in the development of nurse-led initiatives as part of the service developments to improve patient experience. They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and collaboratively with related specialties. About Us
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, as well as in community sites, health centres, and in patients' homes. We are also incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS - yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full information on the job role and main responsibilities along with the person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
First Level Registered General Nurse First Degree Post Basic Qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology, continence Recognised Mentorship Qualification Recognised Urodynamics course Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Should have demonstrable experience in gynaecology or associated area Knowledge skills and competency gained through a substantive period of working at senior nurse level Evidence of teaching experience Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training Must be highly computer literate Experience specifically in Urogynaecology Nursing Evidence of taking responsibility and managing patients at different points through their journey Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting Experience of implementing policies and procedures Evidence of managing vaginal pessary devices Evidence of experience in Urodynamics testing Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)
Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and service and wider organisation Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving service provision 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. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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