Hysteroscopy Specialist nurse

The post holder will work independently as a Clinical Nurse Specialist performing diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy procedures in line with the Faster Diagnostic Services (FDS) as outlined by NHS England to meet the 28-day target from referral to diagnosis.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE).

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of hysteroscopy services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with National Guidance; and able to provide comprehensive consultation and advice for patients.

The role includes providing a Nurse led hysteroscopy service, as part of a MDT in collaboration with a consultant lead supporting a one stop model of care for women who are referred to the service for suspected cancer.The successful post holder will also work in partnership with the patient navigator, the wider operational management team, nursing, and support all teams to deliver the clinical objectives of the Hysteroscopy Faster Diagnosis Service.

Independently perform Hysteroscopy examination and treatmen

Plan and document the on-going care requirements for the women maintain records that reflect planning, communication and management of care.

Ensure a working knowledge of the use, maintenance and safety of the machines used in the clinic.

Utilise advanced communication skills for complex situations regarding diagnostic findings and patient care.

Participate and facilitate the training and education of both medical and nursing staff that are undertaking Hysteroscopy related education.

Set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the service.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative audits for the service to highlight the opportunities for the specialist clinic and advance the service.

Present audit findings in appropriate forums.

COMMUNICATION

Demonstrate pro-active and effective leadership and act as a positive role model.

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.

Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to understanding.

To communicate effectively and empathetically with relatives of patients.

To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients are directed accordingly.

To liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a quality service to patients and clinicians. Keeping them informed of any delays to patient throughput that might result as a consequence of, for example excessive workload, equipment breakdown, sickness etc.

Ensure that incidents are reported to the Clinical Services & Quality Manager in accordance with trust policy.

To assess and provide specific communication needs of individual patients

Attend, contribute and when necessary, lead team meetings.

Take responsibility for reviewing the Standard Operating Policy for the service as required.

To develop clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to policies and protocols.

Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To provide high quality expert clinical training and mentoring to all staff as agreed.

To provide specialist information to other Health Professionals regarding Hysteroscopy examinations and treatment as requested.

To personally undertake training and study and assessment, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise is achieved, to maintain a CPD portfolio as evidence of all training/study and to use this as part of the annual appraisal process.

As a nurse hysteroscopist, the postholder will be involved in the delivery of FDS hysteroscopy services to all patients attending the department. They will be able to organise their workload efficiently and liaise with referrers and other staff to optimise service delivery.

The Postholder will work unsupervised in delivering all aspects of hysteroscopy, act independently, understand scan findings and produce written reports on examinations performed. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and potentially upsetting information to both patients and relatives.

The hysteroscopy practitioner will also assist in the supervision of students, newly qualified staff, and other professional groups. We expect our hysteroscopy practitioner to actively help with governance and value their input on how we can achieve the best diagnostic outcomes.

They will ensure collaborative working across the MDT, with General Practitioners, partner professionals, and other agencies.

The post holder will give expert clinical advice, practice clinically and autonomously, and implement care that requires specialist assessment, knowledge, and clinical skills.

The post holder will have proven leadership skills and be experienced in staff management, multi-agency working and clinical practice development.

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Knowledge and Skills

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