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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
Welcome
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Our values
Our PROUD values demonstrate to staff, patients and the public the standards of care and experience they should expect from our services:
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Proud of our history
- Westminster Hospital was founded in 1719 and was replaced by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 1993.
- Brentford Infirmary opened in 1896, renamed West Middlesex Hospital in 1920.
- Our two hospitals merged in 2015 to become one Trust.
Our vision and strategy
Our ambition is simple—to provide world class care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with locally delivered care to represent the NHS at its best. This has been tested with staff, patients and stakeholders and is delivered though our staff’s commitment to our values and our organisation’s focus on our 3 strategic priorities:
- To deliver high-quality care: Patients, their friends, family and carers will be treated with unfailing kindness and respect by every member of staff in every department and their experience and quality of care will be second to none.
- To be the employer of choice: Provide every member of staff with the support, information, facilities and environment they need to develop in their roles and careers, and recruit and retain people needed to deliver high-quality services to our patients and other service users.
- To provide better care at lower cost: Continuously improve the quality of care and patient experience through the most efficient use of resources (financial and human, including staff, partners, stakeholders, volunteers and friends).
These priorities are reflected in our clinical services strategy, our quality strategy and our annual operating plan. They are set out in our divisions’ detailed business plans and are the framework for our staff’s objectives and appraisals.
Who we are
- 7,500 staff and 700 volunteers
- We treat someone in A&E every 2 minutes
- We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
- We operate on a patient every 17 minutes
- We do 52 imaging procedures each hour
- We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life
Proud of our services
- We have one of the largest and busiest HIV and sexual health services in Europe, delivering world-class care and outcomes for 269,000 patients a year
- We’re proud to be part of Fast Track Cities, a global movement to end new cases of HIV by 2030
- We run specialist trans clinics and offer the first NHS-commissioned masculinising surgery service
- We have one of the largest and safest maternity services in the UK, delivering 10,500 babies every year
- Our world-renowned burns service is the leading centre in London and the south east
- We are one of the largest urgent and emergency services providers with some of the lowest ambulance handover times in the UK, treating 270,000 people this year
Proud of our workforce
- Our approximately 7,500 staff are recruited from our local communities as well as from all over the world
- Our staff rate us second among acute trusts in London as a place to work
- Despite challenges in the NHS, our staff vacancy rate remains significantly lower than the national average
- We are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our staff with a huge support offer, including our nationally-recognised free back-up care scheme and Timewise accreditation as a flexible employer
- We love to develop our people, offering a range of development programmes and apprenticeships, with our healthcare support worker apprentices winning Apprentice of the Year for two years running
- We offer a fantastic range of salary sacrifice schemes, from season ticket loans, bicycles and vehicles, to gym memberships, home electronics and holidays
Proud of our diversity
- Being truly inclusive involves commitment from our leaders, managers and all individuals across the Trust
- We encourage our staff to have a voice with four staff network groups—Enrich, Women, LGBTQ+ and Disability
- We embrace cultural diversity and inclusion with our maternity cultural safety champions and our development programme to support our leaders to lead with compassion and inclusivity
- We are a gold-awarded Veteran Aware employer, recognising our work in advocating for and supporting former and current defence and armed forces personnel
- We have an NHS Pastoral Care quality award for supporting our international recruits with an internationally educated nurse accelerated development programme and tailored approaches to onboarding
Proud of our supporters
Thanks to generous support from our local communities our charity CW+ can:
- Build and enhance clinical facilities to create an outstanding environment for patients and staff
- Deliver an art and design programme to support the wellbeing of our patients
- Invest in health innovation to deliver exceptional patient care
Proud of our environment
- Our intensive care unit is a world-class facility, home to the latest technology
- Our Sky Garden supports the mental health and wellbeing of our staff and patients
- Our neonatal intensive care unit cares for 150 more babies each year in a modern, purpose-built facility
- Our plans for a new ambulatory diagnostics centre at West Middlesex will bring care closer to home
Proud of our research
- We have recruited 3,500 patients into 160 research projects in the last year
- Our clinical trials unit, renowned for pioneered COVID-19 research, continues to lead in developing new antibody therapies and other treatments
- Our PrEP trial, the largest of its kind in the UK, has had significant national impact, underscoring our leadership in public health research
- We continue to lead research in areas such as maternal health, burns and infectious diseases
Proud to innovate
We continue to invest in digital innovation to improve care delivery:
- CW Innovation is a joint initiative between the Trust and our charity CW+ which tests and scales high-impact innovations to improve patient care and hospital operations, utilising digital systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
- Our portfolio of more than 90 projects positions us as a leader in innovation and next-generation health services.
- Our robotic surgery programme significantly reduces patient recovery time and length of stay.
- Sensium® sensors remotely monitor vital signs every two minutes, compared with traditional monitoring of 4+ hours.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms give clinicians near-realtime risk prediction for COVID-19 patients.
Proud of our achievements
- One of the lowest hospital mortality rates in England
- Chief Executive Lesley Watts awarded CBE for her contributions to healthcare
- Magnet4Europe
- HSJ finalists for wellbeing and service redesign initiatives and highly commended in the Trust of the Year category
- RCM shortlist for excellence in maternity care during COVID
- Building Better Healthcare award for design of ICU
- Gaydio Award for 56 Dean Street #TestNowStopHIV campaign
Proud of our community
- Our 700 dedicated volunteers help improve and enhance patient experience
- We work closely with patient partners, community representatives, our membership base and council of governors to help shape our services
- Our community engagement efforts have been recognised through various awards, reflecting our commitment to building strong, supportive relationships with the people and communities we serve
Proud to support our frailty patients
- 1 in 10 patients over 65 and 1 in 2 patients over 85 live with frailty
- Our HOME initiative—Hydrate, Out of PJs, Mobilise, Engage—helps maintain our patients’ independence in and out of hospital
- In 2023/24 we conducted geriatric assessments on nearly 99% of eligible patients, ensuring better identification and management of frailty to improve health outcomes
Proud of our sustainability
- Our green plan is pivotal to delivering our vision—deliver high-quality care, be the employer of choice and make the best use of resources
- We have committed to reach net zero by 2040, with an interim goal of an 80% reduction by 2028–2032—our efforts have already led to a 20% reduction in our NHS carbon footprint with 2019/20, highlighting our proactive approach to sustainability
Flexible working
The Trust supports flexible working for our staff and we will consider flexible working applications. Flexible working arrangements need to meet the needs of the service. For further information please discuss this with the recruiting manager.
Find out more
Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Accepting applications until: 10-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 10-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Address
- Gynaecology Outpatients, Twickenham House, WMUH, Twickenham Road
- Town
- Isleworth, Middlesex
- Postcode
- TW7 6AF
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £51,883 - £58,544 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Gynaecology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, self-motivated nurse / midwife to join our Urogynaecology Outpatient Nursing Team in Gynaecology at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust.
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 nurse / midwife with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this at Band 6 level as part of an 18 month to 2 year training post. Gynaecology knowledge and experience is essential to this role.
The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provide a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction.
The post holder will be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillation's, and provide medication reviews.
They will be able to work autonomously, have excellent decision making skills, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.
The candidate will be an experienced gynaecology nurse with excellent clinical skills, in addition have a proven track record in teaching and education as well as service improvement and leadership.
The post holder will be required to work cross sites at West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
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The post holder will work independently and unsupervised as an expert urogynaecology Specialist Nurse within the urogynaecology cross-site service. They will demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, discretion and clinical decision making in accordance with evidence-based practice and the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
The post holder will be an experienced urogynaecolgy specialist nurse, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of urogynaecolgy.
They should be able to co-ordinate and deliver an expert nurse led service including being able to assess new patients referred with disrupted urinary function and pelvic organ prolapse, undertaking vaginal examination, bladder scanning and urodynamic studies; manage vaginal pessaries, bladder retaining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, ISC teaching and medication reviews and be able to advise on appropriate treatment plans.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Urogynaecology Lead Consultant on both Trust sites and the Clinical Director for Gynaecology to deliver the clinical objectives of the service.
The role includes supporting specialist nurses in training, providing clinical teaching and education to other colleagues (medical/nursing) to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care.
Please see JD for full details of role.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Possess and demonstrate clinical skills including being able to deliver specialised urogynaecology assessment and treatments.
· Responsible and accountable for the management of a patient caseload within the specialty.
· Work autonomously to carry out specialist care.
· Work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs (reviewed annually). A minimum of 75% of the time will be direct patient assessment, care and treatment. The remaining 25% of the time will be dedicated to the required service management activities (managing the patient help line, promoting education, leading and monitoring the patient safety agenda, participation in audit to improve care delivery and patient outcomes, managing supplies).
· Establish and maintain effective personal relationships with patients and relatives and ensure that the individual’s physical and psychological needs are identified.
· Be expected to establish and maintain an effective network of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team.
· Be responsible for receiving and disseminating information, to all grades of staff, relating to patient care management as appropriate.
· Communicate with patients at the appropriate level of understanding about issues regarding their medical condition whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Ensure that they understand the rationale for their care and its consequences and alternatives. As far as possible ensure that the patient understands the information given to them, overcoming any barriers to understanding, e.g., deafness, learning difficulties, stroke patients. Record details of any information given, always maintaining patient confidentiality.
· Use specialist knowledge to take Informed Consent from the patient by informing the patient and explaining the reason for the procedure, benefits, risks, complications and effects of the intended procedure, and any alternative treatments.
· Perform a comprehensive problem focused health history and physical examination, and be able to analyse and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnosis within the specialist area.
· Ensure patients are investigated appropriately, interpret results and communicate results to patient, carer and GP/referrer.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Eductaion and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration nursing course in gynaecology or urology care
- Degree or ability to think and practice at degree level with extensive experience
- Completed UDS Training
- Recognized teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Knowledge of conditions, management and treatment
- Knowledge of PTTNS, pessaries etc
Desirable criteria
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Physical Assessment Course
- Leadership qualification
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Organisational / prioritisation skills
- Computer literate: able to use word, excel, and manage databases
Desirable criteria
- Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
- Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator
Experience
Essential criteria
- Autonomous practitioner with considerable experience as a urogynaecology nurse specialist.
- High level of hand-eye co-ordination and physical skill when undertaking clinical procedures and investigations.
- Demonstrate clinical skills and be able to independently carry out relevant procedures.
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Experience of nurse/midwife led clinics
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research
- Clinical supervision experience
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Roberts
- Job title
- Lead Nurse for Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07900357191
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