Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Job Title: Urogynaecology Specialist Nurse
Employer: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: North Shields, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Provide specialist nursing assessment, treatment, advice and ongoing support to women with urogynaecological conditions.

Work within the Trust’s Urogynaecology Service as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Support patients with pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and bladder dysfunction.

Deliver autonomous and collaborative nursing care across outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary settings.

Contribute to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Develop specialist knowledge and skills in women’s health during the fixed-term maternity cover appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist urogynaecological assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Manage a caseload of women with pelvic floor and bladder disorders.
• Provide specialist nursing care, advice, education and ongoing patient support.
• Deliver specialist clinics and support nurse-led services.
• Assess patients’ needs and coordinate appropriate treatment and follow‑up care.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to maintain effective care pathways.
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Contribute to practice development, service innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Current first-level Registered Nurse qualification and valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• PP126/127 qualifications or equivalent.
• Completion of a basic counselling course.
• Evidence of practice development and innovation in clinical practice.
• Ability to provide specialist nursing care and support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, patient assessment, care coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience or knowledge of coaching, mentoring and quality improvement methods is advantageous.
• Must meet the Trust’s pre‑employment checks and relevant UK professional registration requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary.
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities, subject to service needs.
• Comprehensive staff health and wellbeing programmes, including access to a specialist Wellbeing Hub.
• Professional development and access to extensive training programmes.
• Access to staff networks and an inclusive working environment.
• Lease car and home electronics schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Salary‑sacrifice savings scheme through Northumberland Community Bank.
• Access to workplace nursery facilities at selected Trust hospitals, subject to availability and eligibility.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and quality improvement.