Band 8a - Lead Nurse Hysteroscopist, Uro-Gynaecology

A 12 months fixed term position for a Lead Nurse Hysteroscopist has become available in the Hysteroscopy Team based St Albans City Hospital.
Due to the ongoing development of services within the Gynaecology department, this post is new and designed to develop nurse led services within Hysteroscopy.
The post holder will be part of a Rapid Access Team providing quick appointments, testing and treatment to patients., The applicant must be a certified independent Nurse Hysteroscopist, having completed the Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and Therapeutic Management postgraduate (level 7) Diploma with the British Society of Gynaelogical Endoscopy (BSGE).
They will support the managers and lead nurses in the development of hysteroscopy services, ensuring high standards of practice and they are within statutory requirements.
Having a sound specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience, the successful applicant will manage their own clinics, be able to assess the care needs of patients referring for further investigations or consultation as appropriate.
There is an expectation to undertake audit and research, both independently and in collaboration with others, to improve hysteroscopy services.
With the Clinical Lead for hysteroscopy regularly critically analyse the management of cases, reviewing the rationale for decision making when managing women with complex pathologies.

Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected].
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This post if for 37.5 hours per week and the shift pattern will be any times between Monday to Friday, 07:30 am to 18:00 pm, depending on the needs of the service.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.