Urogynaecology clinical nurse specialist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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 overactive bladder, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders including prolapse. The service provides a wide range of investigations, treatments and care pathways for patients.

On average we see 40 patients per day and the department receives consistent praise from patients and visitors that use the service.

Previous experience in urogynaecology is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from motivated candidates with relevant transferable skills and a willingness to learn, as comprehensive training and support will be provided. .

We are advertising this role at 31.5hours per week with a minimum uptake of 30hours required.

You will need to be able to work flexibly within the service core hours. We are looking to recruit someone to work Tuesday to Friday.

Informal visits are highly recommended prior to application completion, please contact us for more information or to arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
  • Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
  • Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
  • Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
  • Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
  • Extensive post registration experience within specialist area

Desirable

  • Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
  • Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
  • Counselling qualification
  • Palliative care course
  • IT training
  • Change Management, clinical practice development

Trust Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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).

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

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