Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join the Women's Health team as a Band 6 Uro Gynaecology Nurse Specialist.

This will involve working in Uro Gynaecology clinics in Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover.

The Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist is a highly skilled autonomous practitioner responsible for providing specialist nursing care to women with complex urogynaecological conditions. Working within the Women's Health service, the post holder manages a caseload of patients, delivering expert assessment, treatment planning, patient education, and ongoing clinical support while ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centred care.

The role combines clinical practice, leadership, education, and service development responsibilities. The post holder acts as a specialist resource for patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care across the urogynaecology pathway. They will provide expert advice on bladder dysfunction, urinary retention, catheter management, continence care, pessary management, and related specialist interventions, supporting patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

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• Manage an autonomous caseload of patients with complex urogynaecological conditions, providing specialist assessment, treatment planning, care delivery and follow-up.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, analyse complex health information, and develop clinically reasoned treatment and discharge plans
• Deliver specialist interventions and provide expert advice on urogynaecology and continence-related care.
• Ensure high standards of patient-centred care, maintaining privacy, dignity, safety and compassion at all times.
• Act as a clinical expert resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals across the Trust.
• Provide information, education and emotional support to patients living with complex and often sensitive urogynaecological conditions.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately, ensuring informed consent and patient understanding.
• Advocate for patients and support them in making informed decisions about their care and treatment options.
• Support the Matron in delivering a high-quality, safe and effective service.
• Lead by example and contribute to maintaining compliance with CQC standards, governance requirements and Trust policies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and work collaboratively with consultants, nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Take responsibility for service organisation and escalation of issues in the absence of the Deputy Siste

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

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We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education and Staff Development

• Support the education, supervision and mentorship of nursing staff, students and junior colleagues.
• Deliver teaching, training and competency assessments within the clinical area.
• Maintain personal professional development and undertake all mandatory and specialist training.

Quality Improvement and Governance

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and ensure compliance with professional and legal standards.
• Support the investigation and management of incidents, complaints and patient safety concerns.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice, research activities and implementation of service improvements.

Resource and Operational Management

• • Use clinical resources effectively and support efficient stock, equipment and budget management.
  • Ensure equipment is used safely and staff are appropriately trained in its operation and maintenance.
  • Contribute to workforce planning and skill-mix reviews to ensure safe and effective service deliver

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.

Important Information About Your Application

Recruitment Process

Applications are submitted through our recruitment system, Trac. Following submission, all correspondence relating to your application will be sent from apps.trac.jobs. Please regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders.

Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted at least five working days before their interview date.

Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Pre-Employment Checks and Probation

Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.

Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

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