09 Oct
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and enthusiastic team within the Centre for Reproductive Medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital, based in the City of London.
We are a busy Centre of Reproductive Medicine providing an extensive range of treatments to both NHS and fee paying patients.
We pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of care for our patients, as well as being able to offer staff opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills.
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Menopause to work in collaboration with our experienced Menopause clinical team to provide specialist advice, support and education in relation to all aspects of the Menopause.
The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse practitioner who has the ability to be able to manage complex clinical situations with the support of the Menopause consultants.
They will also be responsible for providing guidance, supervision and training to peers and junior members of the team.
They will be involved in the assessment, planning and implementation of management plans from initial referral to discharge.
They will be actively involved in monitoring and developing the service across the trust promoting a high standard of care which is both safe and effective.
Main duties of the job
In addition to clinical expertise you will need excellent interpersonal skills. Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring junior staff and nursing students is essential, as is the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
The clinic is open 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday, plus Saturday and Sunday mornings and some bank holidays.
Flexible working applications will be considered to cover the service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety,
known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment / s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone.
We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Gynaecology, Fertility or Gynae Oncology including care of patients with Menopause related conditions.
- Possession of a Nursing qualification and / or working towards a Masters degree
- A Gynaecology, Fertility or Gynae Oncology qualification.
- Experience in clinical research audits and service improvement (IHI)
- Teaching and education course
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Gynaecology, or Fertility and the patient treatment pathways
- Master's degree in nursing including a module on Menopause
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure due to service demands
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
Understanding of the management of databases and presentation of outcomes
Knowledge
Essential
Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of gynaecological and Menopause management
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Nurse Prescribing Course
- Has experience of working with PGD's
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - RN level 1
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Has obtained the British Menopause Society (BMS) / Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSRH)
- Advanced Menopause Certificate.
- Masters qualification
- Teaching and education course
▶️ Menopause Clinical Nurse Specialist
🖊️ Barts Health NHS Trust
📍 London