University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated skilled individual to join our small, friendly team within the Women and Newborn care group at the Princess Anne Hospital.
The urogynae nurse led service supports patients with over active bladder, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders including prolapse. The service provides a wide range of investigations, treatments and care pathways for patients.
Training will be provided to perform diagnostic urodynamic studies and conservative therapies offered in the nurse led urogynae clinic.
You will need to be able to work flexibly within the service core hours. On average we see 40 patients per day and the department receives consistent praise from patients and visitors that use the service.
Informal visits are welcome, please contact us for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Your Responsibilities
The service runs from Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30 (with some flexibility which can be discussed at interview) with a multi-professional approach incorporating doctors, nursing staff, physiotherapists and administrative staff.
The post holder will work closely with a multi-professional team across:
Urogynaecology consultants
Southampton specialised pelvic mesh complications service
Pre-assessment
Early pregnancy/gynae assessment unit
Bramshaw women’s unit
Theatres
Maternity
What you’ll do
- You will be responsible for providing the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient/ client caseload
- You will work closely with the multi-professional team
- You will have an understanding of urogynaecology and work within the urodynamic clinics
- You will be supported and training will be provided in order to ensure full knowledge and skills required by the role
We are looking for a caring, motivated individual who:
- Has a minimum of a Band 5 entry requiring a Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Competent in urodynamic studies or motivation to undertake training and competence
- Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills
- Is able to work as part of a team and under own initiative
