Overview

Job summaryThe post holder will be part of the provision of a specialist nursing service in Early Pregnancy, and emergency gynaecology delivering high quality clinical care. Demonstrate a high level of expertise. To have responsibility for the management of the clinical area whilst on duty and to ensure all statutory standards and the trust policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained thereby ensuring the safety of the patients and staff groups. Undertake service developments and lead on clinical audit activity within the specialist service.

Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist nursing service in Early Pregnancy, effectively liaising with multidisciplinary colleagues. Receive referrals via a variety of sources. Triage caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices. Work autonomously as an expert practitioner within the specialty. Utilise advanced clinical assessment skills to conduct in depth patient assessment and history taking, plan and provide support in the implementation of clinical management plans. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice. Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation. Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Report and raise concerns related to safeguarding. Ensure effective and accurate verbal and written handover of patients. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care kept in accordance with Trust standards.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-time, Flexible workingReference number: 304-9009702Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person SpecificationQualifications

Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)

Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7)

Recognised mentorship course

Desirable

To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification

To have or working towards advanced health assessment module where applicable to the role

Non Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role

Experience

Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality

Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level

Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence

Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality

Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting

Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment

Experience of patient service user advocacy role

Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff

Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality

Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding

Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance

Desirable

Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator

Experience in service development

Awareness of current research related to the speciality

Additional Criteria

Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload

Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.

Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and assess junior staff

Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required

Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities

Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change

Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication

Knowledge of current evidence based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development

Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others

Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development

Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required

Ability to act on own initiative

Other

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2THEmployer''s website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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