PCOS Clinical Nurse Specialist

A exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to contribute towards the provision of excellent patient care within the endocrine service. We are looking to appoint a PCOS Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse to join the Endocrine team at UHCW.

The post holder will play a key role in developing the PCOS service and you will be expected to perform autonomously to carry out tests, specialist screening, treatments, procedures, clinics, develop audit tools and clinical protocols, participate in audit and research activites as well as develop patient/ staff education programs., To provide direct, specialised care and advice to patients within a defined caseload, using specialist nursing skills and ensuring that care and support to patients and families is sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.

Provide Nurse led clinical activity to support the PCOS service across the Trust. This will include running nurse led day case Clinic. Telephone advice and general support.

Meet with the patient and, when wished, their family at key stages in their pathway to provide individualised written and verbal information and support that will help them to prepare for treatment and its outcome at key points in their pathway.

To act as a patients' advocate and to give advice regarding treatment options in order that patients are able to give informed consent.

Provide on-going support and continuity of care to patients and their families in hospital, clinic and home settings and by telephone contact. Refer to other agencies as necessary - acting as key worker.

Meet the patient's individualised care needs through utilising the holistic assessment process throughout the patient pathway, promoting self- management following treatment.

To work in collaboration with all members of the local and Specialist multi-disciplinary teams in order to ensure the provision of a high quality, timely service for patients and their families.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.