Endometriosis Clinical Nurse SpecialistNHS

Job summary

Band 7 - Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

This post will work alongside the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and the Medcial team to provide clinical advice, specialist skill, knowledge and expertise within the endometriosis service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will support the assessment and management of women with complex endometriosis, working within the Trust's established endometriosis centre.

The post holder will work as a clinical nurse specialist within the gynaecology team's outpatient service, supporting nurse-led gynaecology services and consultant-led care, managing a caseload of patients, delivering patient education and contributing to the endometriosis multi-disciplinary team meeting.

Main duties of the job

Work in collaboration with and as a partner within the multidisciplinary team, providing nursing expertise in the care of women with complex endometriosis across the Trust. Interact with voluntary organisations and patient support networks to ensure women with complex endometriosis receive appropriate, prompt practical, emotional and psychological support.Work with consultant gynaecologists, the Lead Endometriosis Nurse Specialist and the wider gynaecology nursing team to support the development of the endometriosis and wider gynaecology services within the department. Manage the needs of own caseload. Plan, develop and implement efficient and effective programmes of care for women on the enhanced recovery pathway. Use effective communication skills to provide support and information to women requiring care within the outpatient gynaecology service.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care when required and demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through nursing practice in line with national guidance, including NICE and ESHRE recommendations on endometriosis. Monitor and maintain standards of care, develop practice and formulate new evidence-based policies and protocols where required. This may include writing guidelines and information for patients.Act as an expert resource in the field of women's health, with familiarity with current clinical research protocols, assisting women with informed choice and increasing the effectiveness of the service.

Job description

The Band 7 Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for women with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis, acting as the key worker throughout the patient pathway. The post holder is responsible for delivering advanced clinical assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary care, leading nurse-led services, and providing education, counselling and ongoing support to patients and their families. The role includes monitoring and improving key performance indicators such as referral-to-treatment (RTT) waiting times, achievement of national endometriosis standards, patient experience measures, compliance with follow-up pathways, and reduction in cancelled or delayed appointments. The post holder will lead quality improvement projects, clinical audits, service evaluations and data reporting, ensuring measurable improvements in patient outcomes, access to care, service efficiency and governance compliance. Additionally, the Endometriosis CNS will contribute to workforce development through staff education and training, support the achievement of departmental objectives, and play a key role in the strategic development and continuous improvement of the endometriosis service.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.