Clinical Nurse Specialist Pituitary Service
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Pituitary Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the care of patients with pituitary and related skull base conditions, supporting them across the full pathway from referral and investigation through surgery and long term follow up. The post holder will work as part of a highly specialised multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical support, coordination and advice in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including nurse led clinics and telephone support.
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager and the pituitary team in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will coordinate and deliver specialist nursing care for patients with pituitary disease, ensuring a seamless and well communicated pathway across inpatient, outpatient and follow up care. This includes running nurse led clinics, supporting patients before and after surgery, arranging and reviewing investigations, providing education and advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals, and acting as a key link between neurosurgery, endocrinology, ophthalmology, radiology and referring teams. The role also includes participation in MDT meetings, service development, audit, research and the development of protocols and guidance to support high quality care.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted
22 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-7751
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skill course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
Desirable
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
- Presentation skills
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in practice
- Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skill course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
Desirable
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
- Presentation skills
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in practice
- Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG