Hysteroscopy Specialist nurse
Burnley, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 5 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Nursing Team at East Lancashire Hospitals Women and Newborn Centre.
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer. The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer. The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
As a nurse hysteroscopist, the postholder will be involved in the delivery of FDS hysteroscopy services to all patients attending the department. They will be able to organise their workload efficiently and liaise with referrers and other staff to optimise service delivery.
The Postholder will work unsupervised in delivering all aspects of hysteroscopy, act independently, understand scan findings and produce written reports on examinations performed. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and potentially upsetting information to both patients and relatives.
The hysteroscopy practitioner will also assist in the supervision of students, newly qualified staff, and other professional groups. We expect our hysteroscopy practitioner to actively help with governance and value their input on how we can achieve the best diagnostic outcomes.
They will ensure collaborative working across the MDT, with General Practitioners, partner professionals, and other agencies.
The post holder will give expert clinical advice, practice clinically and autonomously, and implement care that requires specialist assessment, knowledge, and clinical skills.
The post holder will have proven leadership skills and be experienced in staff management, multi-agency working and clinical practice development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: michaela douglas Job title: Matron for Gynaecology Email address: michaela.douglas@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01282 8041387
Margaret Taylor
margaret.taylor@elht.nhs.uk
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer. The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.
The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer. The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.
As a nurse hysteroscopist, the postholder will be involved in the delivery of FDS hysteroscopy services to all patients attending the department. They will be able to organise their workload efficiently and liaise with referrers and other staff to optimise service delivery.
The Postholder will work unsupervised in delivering all aspects of hysteroscopy, act independently, understand scan findings and produce written reports on examinations performed. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and potentially upsetting information to both patients and relatives.
The hysteroscopy practitioner will also assist in the supervision of students, newly qualified staff, and other professional groups. We expect our hysteroscopy practitioner to actively help with governance and value their input on how we can achieve the best diagnostic outcomes.
They will ensure collaborative working across the MDT, with General Practitioners, partner professionals, and other agencies.
The post holder will give expert clinical advice, practice clinically and autonomously, and implement care that requires specialist assessment, knowledge, and clinical skills.
The post holder will have proven leadership skills and be experienced in staff management, multi-agency working and clinical practice development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: michaela douglas Job title: Matron for Gynaecology Email address: michaela.douglas@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01282 8041387
Margaret Taylor
margaret.taylor@elht.nhs.uk
