Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to develop your career in women's health?
We're seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who would take on the Gynae suspected cancer triage/trainee menopause nurse hours per week to work within our Gynaecology Ambulatory Service. In this role you'll play a key role in supporting women through the suspected cancer pathway
Triage Gynaecology referrals for suspected cancer patients and conduct telephone consultations.
Participate in clinic sessions and, with full training, develop your expertise in independent menopause care.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for women with complex needs.
* If you're passionate about empowering women and advancing excellence in gynaecological & menopausal care we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
This role plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the Gynaecology Ambulatory Service. The post holder will:
Clinical Duties:
* Triage Gynaecology referrals for suspected cancer patients and conduct telephone consultations.
* Provide menopause assessment and management under supervision, progressing to independent practice.
* Deliver Trust-wide menopause clinics, health promotion workshops, and staff education sessions.
* Offer holistic, evidence-based care -- including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle advice.
* Prescribe and manage treatments (following non-medical prescriber training) and refer to relevant specialist services as required.
* Support surgical menopause patients with pre- and post-operative care.
* Act as a central point of contact and advocate for women across the menopause pathway.
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and liaise with primary and secondary care.
* Provide specialist menopause advice and support to colleagues across the Trust.
Leadership, Education & Research:
* Contribute to research, audit, and service evaluation to improve patient outcomes.
* Develop and deliver education for patients, staff, and the wider community.
* Participate in policy development and continuous service improvement initiatives.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job responsibilities Roles and responsibilities
* Be responsible for triaging Gynae suspected cancer referrals, ensuring patients are seen within the correct clinic
* Undertake telephone consultations, to obtain additional patient information and provide patient with information and expectations of face to face appointments
* Under the supervision of a clinical trainer, commence training as a Menopause Nurse Specialist
* Under supervision and with appropriate training undertake menopause clinics
* To act as a resource for all corporate teams, providing specialist menopause advice and support
* Provide Trust wide menopause clinics, advice, health promotion workshops and roadshows
* Participate/lead investigations as required by Trust governance team
* To be fully conversant with Trust wide policies and initiatives
Supporting clinical excellence
* To provide support to patients via telephone when required
* To contribute to the faster diagnosis pathway
* Have an expert knowledge of the condition, all treatments options (including associated side effects; complementary therapies) and be able to signpost if needed
* Be able to communicate at all levels, with women and staff, both in primary and secondary care. Methods include written and verbal communications including good documentation
* Be able to undertake consultations independently, which include assessment, history, physical and psychological assessment, and risk assessments for example, pelvic assessment where appropriate
* Be competent in the use of ordering and interpreting diagnostic tools/tests DEXA (bone densitometry, also called dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) relevant haematology assessments, ultrasound and genetic tests
* Work with women, giving pre-operative and post-operative advice for surgical menopause and HRT advice
* Hold independent clinics both face-to-face and as a telephone service giving independent holistic consultations
* Undertake non-medical prescriber course, facilitating knowledge of drug regimens and side effects, including complementary therapies
* Undertake counselling or be able to refer to the appropriate services
* Undertake referrals post-menopausal bleeding (PMB) clinics, fertility, investigations, metabolic bone/osteoporosis, genetics, psycho sexual care/counselling, bladder and bowel care, counselling, mental health, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
* Advise on lifestyle and complementary therapies and medicine, and ensure that current and long-term health is optimised
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience
* Comprehensive experience in Women's Health
* Extensive knowledge of female pelvic anatomy and gynaecological conditions
* Previous experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Understanding of clinical governance
* Previous experience of teaching
* Experience in undertaking audit/ research
Educations, Training and Qualifications
* Educated to Registered Nurse 1st level
* Proven ability to study at Degree level
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Proven ability to study at Masters level
* Nurse prescriber
* Counselling qualification
Skills
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to carry out full range of duties associated with the post (limited amount of bending and lifting), with any aids and adaptations, which may be appropriate
* Ability to apply current research to practice
* Critical analysis and decision making skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata
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