Staff Nurse, Gynaecology Outpatients
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Band 5 staff nurse to join our friendly team in the specialist Gynaecology Outpatient Department based at St Peters Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who is keen to expand their skills.
We provide a variety of specialist diagnostic and treatment services including Outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, two-week rule, one stop clinics, uro-gynaecology, flexible cystoscopy, Endometriosis and fertility services.
This post has plenty of opportunity for further professional and personal development and progression.
This is a full time role working Monday - Friday and the option of compressed hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will- To take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or lead nurses
- To be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.
- Ensure all IPC protocols and processes are adhered to
- Ensure daily and monthly environmental and IPC audits are completed
- To be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures
- Must have a positive attitude to Women’s Health
- To provide high quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience
- Be available to work Mondays to Fridays, with the flexibility on hours during the day to cover the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care.
- Supervise nursing practice and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
- Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
- Deputise for the Deputy Sister under the guidance and support of the Gynaecology Matron and/or Lead Nurses
- In the absence of the Deputy Sister to take charge and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinics and health care assistants.
- Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets, in conjunction with the Deputy Sister, gynaecology matron and the Lead Nurses as appropriate.
- Be conversant in theory and practice with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures.
- Provide high quality nursing care for women undergoing examination, diagnostic procedures, treatments, minor procedures and during their recovery
Person specification
Essential and desirable
Essential criteria- Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake further personal professional development / training
- Must be able to demonstrate that you have the knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
- Significant NHS post-registration experience
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Interest in Women’s Health
- Understanding of outpatient setting
- Experience in assisting clinicians with minor (gynaecology) procedures and treatments
- Understanding of outpatient specialist (gynaecology) setting
- Gynaecology knowledge in current practice
Essential and desirable
Essential criteria- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Experience in research and audits
- Good IT skills
- Work occasional Saturday either as time owing or bank