Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Gender Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Sun) Job ref 289-SC-472

Site Chelsea Centre for Gender Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has been commissioned by NHS England to provide gender affirmation surgery for patients with gender dysphoria. Our vision is for an innovative and patient-centred service, based on the principle that patients must have equal access to surgical services whatever their gender identity with reasonable adjustments to the delivery of care to match the individual’s needs and circumstances.

The service is hosted by the Specialist Care Directorate and will be delivered in partnership with the Urology, Gynaecology and Plastic Surgery departments. The Trust is seeking to develop a world-class, highly skilled surgical team who will deliver tailored interventions as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team of professionals. The service is led by urologists, with support from plastic surgeons and gynaecologists who will work together to deliver the best possible functional and physical outcomes for patients.

Essential to the service are Clinical Nurse Specialists who play a key role in supporting patients throughout their pathway of care. They work in collaboration with the rest of the clinical team which includes psychologists, psychosexual therapists, Peer support, and a pharmacist. The service is managed by a full time Service Manager and supported by patient pathway coordinators who will be the first point of contact for service users and will provide administrative support to the clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Working across the Planned Care and Specialist Care Divisions the post holder will be responsible for providing senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development to the nursing and support worker teams across the clinical areas. The post holder will provide professional advice and support to the wider multidisciplinary team in the pre, peri and post-operative care of patients following gender affirmation surgery. In conjunction with specialist Gender Dysphoria clinics across the country, the post will ensure timely and effective treatments including post-surgical care.

The post holder will also provide nursing leadership for implementation and evaluation of all education, training and development of staff. They will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams. They will be responsible for the interpretation of and maintaining compliance with Trust policies.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a suitable and safe environment for patients and staff. They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission and work with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder will also be involved in developing and delivering high quality patient centered care and working with the divisional team to ensure this is incorporated within the business objectives.

Working for our organisation

Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see detailed job description which is attached to this job advert taking note of the person specification.

Education

• Registered General Nurse Level 1
• Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
• Post Registration Qualification relevant to Specialty
• Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) or willingness to undertake
• Leadership Training/Qualification

Experience

• Experience working in a Sexual Health or a surgical setting
• Experience working with people who have been identified as having gender dysphoria
• Able to manage own case load of patients
• Experience of writing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Willing to undertake advanced training/courses/education

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced clinical practice in the treatment and assessment of patients in the speciality
• Able to perform medical history taking and assessment in accordance with local and Trust guidelines
• Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the Trust, NHS and Government strategies
• Proven management, leadership and supervisory skills

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.

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