Role Overview
The post holder will work closely with Consultant Gynaecologists, Senior Fellows, Pain Psychologists, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, GPs, mental health services and other professionals as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The role includes independently led specialist clinics, requiring a high level of autonomy, clinical judgement and responsibility. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and reviewing individualised treatment plans, discussing hormonal and analgesic options, monitoring response to treatment, identifying when further investigation or escalation is required, and ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care. Patient education and self-management support are a core part of the role. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will help patients understand persistent pain, treatment expectations and practical strategies for managing symptoms, including pacing, exercise, lifestyle modification and behavioural change. The post holder will also contribute to joint appointments, MDT discussions and structured pain management programmes, using motivational interviewing techniques to support realistic and achievable goals., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Gynaecology service, supporting women experiencing chronic pelvic pain. This specialist role is central to the assessment, management and ongoing support of patients with complex pain presentations, using a holistic approach that considers the physical, psychological and social impact of persistent pain.,
Requirements
- Academic Degree
- Desirable criteria
- Years of experience, min 2
- Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Employer Information
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
Safety Charter
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.
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