Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients

Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Gynaecology. Contract: Permanent. Full or part time hours considered. Working pattern largely 08:00 - 18:00, Mon-Fri. 37.5 hours per week (Full or Part Time hours considered).

Site: Lister Hospital, Stevenage. Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 24/02/:59.

Overview

Here at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for our communities. Our vision to 2030 is to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service. Our values: Include, Respect, Improve.

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Gynaecology Outpatients department. You will be a motivated and experienced nurse with an interest in Women's Health to join our Outpatient Gynaecology Team. Your role will involve supporting the specialist assessment, diagnostic and treatment clinics of hysteroscopy, colposcopy and ambulatory gynaecology.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during recruitment and beyond.

Main duties of the job

To assist the specialist team in providing a high quality service for women presenting with a range of gynaecological problems, including vaginal bleeding, abdominal/vaginal/vulval pain, suspected cancer, urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder pain and pelvic floor injury after childbirth.

To provide advice for patients, carers and staff contacting the Gynaecology Outpatient Service.

To assist the Gynaecology Medical Staff and Specialist Nursing teams to assess, diagnose, treat and monitor the progress of women in the Gynaecology Outpatient Service and to evaluate the effects of medications, ensuring safe management. This includes hysteroscopy, colposcopy, urodynamics, manual vacuum aspiration and some other minor surgical procedures.

Working for our organisation

We are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 staff ensure patients get the best care. We value flexibility and innovation in how we work and deliver services.

Hospitals include:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford

We aim to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust with dedicated staff delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We undergo significant transformation and emphasise staff and patient involvement.

We support reasonable adjustments for disability or life events, and encourage flexible working where possible, balanced against service needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for detailed information regarding this role.

Person specification Qualifications/Training

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching or mentoring qualification
• Degree
• Research Module

Previous Experience

• Accept personal accountability for own practice
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Experience providing Gynaecology Care
• Knowledge of Gynaecology Subspecialties
• Urodynamics Certification

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Continence Care
• Counselling/Communication skills for sensitive care issues

Other Requirements

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Ability to understand and behave towards patients, visitors and colleagues to ensure high-quality compassionate care
• Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust

Additional information

When you apply: We do not offer visa sponsorship unless stated in adverts. Vacancies may close earlier than advertise date. We encourage timely applications. All correspondence will be via the email address provided. Check junk mail as well as inbox.

Secondments/Fixed term: If temporary, duration will be specified. Internal applicants for temporary arrangements may be considered for permanent roles if applicable. If you have a disability or require an alternative advert format or interview adjustments, please contact .

Committed to our Community: ENHT is an equal opportunities employer, supports flexible working, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We are Disability Confident and support carers and military personnel. Details available in the full advert.

King's Trust Support: If you are aged 16-30, contact The King's Trust for employability support (Enquiries.H&).

Employer certification / accreditation

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.

Contact: Fay Clark, Matron. Email: . Telephone: .