# Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endometriosis-clinical-nurse-specialist/42e81b65-320f-411f-b53c-a22dc1f99128 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endometriosis-clinical-nurse-specialist/42e81b65-320f-411f-b53c-a22dc1f99128.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Princess Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £56,515 Band 6 if does not meet all Band 7 competencies - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T11:10:44.085Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Haywards_Heath/University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gynaecology/Gynaecology-v8088893 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8088893?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Qualified / Trainee Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualified Band 7 / Trainee Band 6 Due to ongoing service development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to play a key role in establishing and developing care pathways for patients with endometriosis within U H Sussex. The post holder will work with the Lead Consultant for Endometriosis and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality specialist care, advice, and support for women experiencing pelvic pain and endometriosis. This is an autonomous role suited to a confident and proactive practitioner who can work independently, drive service development, and influence patient pathways. The successful candidate for the Band 7 post will be an experienced Endometriosis Nurse Specialist able to develop and deliver dedicated nurse-led pelvic pain clinics and patient support initiatives. There is the opportunity to apply for the trainee Band 6 role with the view to moving to band 7 following a successful training program and completion of competencies provided through external course and inhouse training. Significant experience in Gynaecology is essential. (See Band 6 JD) The role is based predominantly at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with the occasional requirement to support other UH Sussex sites. ### Main duties of the job The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis will lead the delivery of specialist, evidence-based care for women and their families. Acting as an expert practitioner, the post holder will manage their own clinics, provide specialist advice and education, and support patients throughout their care journey. The specialist nurse will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring effective communication between service users and providers, and contribute to the development of guidelines, patient information, and service standards. The role requires strong leadership, flexibility, and commitment to high-quality, sustainable care, while serving as a role model for nursing practice within the organisation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Actively promote the Endometriosis service through presentations, study days, meetings, and service reviews - Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process - Work closely with other professionals to deliver a coordinated, multi-professional service, actively participating in MDT meetings - Organise own workload and support the effective organisation of others within the outpatient department. - Maintain professional status and meet NMC registration requirements, upholding accountability at all times - Ensure compliance with BSGE accreditation data collection (preoperative and postoperative symptom/QOL questionnaires) - Deliver specialist pelvic pain, Zoladex, follow-up nurse-led clinics, and telephone support sessions - Provide specialist nursing input, advice, and support to staff regarding nursing practice - Organise and manage own patient caseload, including assessment, symptom management, clinic appointments, referrals, and GP communication ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - NMC registration / degree level/ masters - Mentorship or equivalent - Post registration training / knowledge in gynaecology - Experience taking clinical history & physical examination ( B7) - Endometriosis module (Band 7) - Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development, - Significant experience within Gynaecology **Desirable** - Non-medical prescriber - Leadership course - Physical assessment skills (Band 6) - Knowledge of BSGE and related accreditation criteria ### Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion **Essential** - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues - Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). ## Documents - [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583) - [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915) - [job description and person specification band 6 (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387182) - [job description and person specification band 7 (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382754) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.