Job summary
Employer heading
Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to take up the position of a Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 working within the established Pelvic Health Service. We are looking for a caring and passionate CNS to provide high quality care for our bespoke patient centred service. This will include providing expert clinical assessment, evidence-based advice, education and referrals for diagnostic investigations for our patients.
You would set up and run nurse-led clinics to support patients managing through their pelvic floor symptoms, demonstrating your autonomy with complex cases whilst having the initiative for when appropriate to refer back to consultant care.
The Pelvic Health hub is located in Barry Hospital the first of its kind in Wales, the hub provides a Multi-disciplinary approach to patient care consisting of colorectal Consultants, Urogynae Consultants, Urology Consultants and a Pain Consultant. Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physiotherapists and clinical co-ordinators.
Main duties of the job
A Pelvic Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) plays a crucial role in the management and care of patients with pelvic health issues. Their main duties include:
- Patient Assessment and Diagnosis where they Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with pelvic health issues, including detailed history taking and physical examinations using diagnostic tools and techniques to identify specific pelvic health problems
- Develop individualised care plans based on assessment findings and patient needs. Implement and coordinate treatment plans, which may include medication management, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and education.
- Assist in or perform specialised procedures such as catheterisations, pessary fittings, and pelvic floor muscle training and advise on conservative and lifestyle management for bowel dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Biofeedback, Rectal irrigation and Sacral Nerve Modulation.
- Patient Education and Support is a vital part of the CNS role in educating patients and their families about pelvic health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies, whilst offering emotional support and counselling to help patients cope with their conditions.
- Identify the need for and facilitate referrals to other specialists or services, such as urology, gynaecology, or colorectal surgery.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain expertise in pelvic health.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
An initial period of bespoke mentorship and education will be offered to the successful candidate. This will support you in becoming an autonomous practitioner using your advanced clinical assessment skills in nurse led and Multidisciplinary outpatient clinics. You will be expected to be involved with patient and staff education initiatives using your proven background of service development and leadership. The role involves multi-site working across the health board as required.
If Band 7 experience and essential criteria are not met a Trainee Band 6 post will be considered.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous CNS experience within Colorectal/ Pelvic floor
- Evidence of leadership and autonomous practice
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Patients Assessment and non medical prescribing
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters level qualification/or working towards
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Melanie Mills
- Job title
- Lead CNS Pelvic Floor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact Melanie Mills via email [email protected]
or Sarah Rees 02920742933 Sarah [email protected]
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