An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, self-motivated nurse / midwife to join our Urogynaecology Outpatient Nursing Team in Gynaecology at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 nurse / midwife with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this at Band 6 level as part of an 18 month to 2 year training post. Gynaecology knowledge and experience is essential to this role. The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provide a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction. The post holder will be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillation's, and provide medication reviews. They will be able to work autonomously, have excellent decision making skills, ensuring the delivery of high quality care. The candidate will be an experienced gynaecology nurse with excellent clinical skills, in addition have a proven track record in teaching and education as well as service improvement and leadership. The post holder will be required to work cross sites at West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post holder will work independently and unsupervised as an expert urogynaecology Specialist Nurse within the urogynaecology cross-site service. They will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with evidence-based practice and the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) The post holder will be an experienced urogynaecolgy specialist nurse, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of urogynaecolgy. They should be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including being able to assess new patients referred with disrupted urinary function and pelvic organ prolapse, undertaking vaginal examination, bladder scanning and urodynamic studies; manage vaginal pessaries, bladder retaining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, ISC teaching and medication reviews and be able to advise on appropriate treatment plans. The post holder will work in partnership with the Urogynaecology Lead Consultant on both Trust sites and the Clinical Director for Gynaecology to deliver the clinical objectives of the service. The role includes supporting specialist nurses in training, providing clinical teaching and education to other colleagues (medical/nursing) to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care. Please see JD for full details of role. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Penny Roberts Job title: Lead Nurse for Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Email address: penny.roberts1nhs.net Telephone number: 07900357191