Job summary
A position has
arisen within the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit for a friendly and
enthusiastic band 6 Early Pregnancy Specialist Nurse to come and lead our early
pregnancy service within gynaecology outpatient department. Gynaecology comprises of our inpatient area,
colposcopy, fertility, gynaecology outpatients as well as our early pregnancy
services. The post holder will work
predominately in EPAU but may be required to work across the other departments
to cover the needs of the services.
We are looking for
an individual who will provide care, guidance and support which is based on an
advanced level of knowledge. The early
pregnancy lead nurse will work alongside clinicians to provide high quality and
effective care to patients throughout their journey and is empathetic to the
patients' individual needs. The post
holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the Early Pregnancy Unit with a
focus on providing high quality clinical care to pregnant women who experience
complications in early pregnancy. The
candidate will require excellent communication skills. Experience as a band 5
within gynaecology is essential, with a recognised ultrasound qualification in
early pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
This post includes ensuring patients with early
pregnancy problems have timely access to investigations that they require to
ensure that accurate and rapid diagnosis leads to an appropriate and timely
treatment plan. The post holder will clinically assess and perform ultrasound
for women with early pregnancy complications, plan and implement management or
refer on to the on-call medical team where appropriate. The role will play a
pivotal role in ensuring women and their partners are offered appropriate information, support and
counselling and receive the most up to date information and guidance.
Shift patterns
include Monday -Friday 8am-5pm with rotational weekends. Base site will be SRH
but the post holder will be expected to travel to ST to undertake clinics.
Family Care is an
exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and
develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are
committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please
enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
If you are
interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your
application.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Shift patterns include Monday -Friday 8am-5pm with rotational weekends. Base site will be SRH but the post holder will be expected to travel to ST to undertake clinics.
It is expected that that the post holder will take a proactive role in the multi-disciplinary management and planning for services alongside the Matron, including participation in training and education and act as a resource for the multidisciplinary team to support any ongoing care for patients, whether inpatient or outpatient. They will work alongside the sonographer team in diagnosing and advising on management of women attending the clinic and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to develop continuity of care for women.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Shift patterns include Monday -Friday 8am-5pm with rotational weekends. Base site will be SRH but the post holder will be expected to travel to ST to undertake clinics.
It is expected that that the post holder will take a proactive role in the multi-disciplinary management and planning for services alongside the Matron, including participation in training and education and act as a resource for the multidisciplinary team to support any ongoing care for patients, whether inpatient or outpatient. They will work alongside the sonographer team in diagnosing and advising on management of women attending the clinic and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to develop continuity of care for women.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Recognised ultrasound qualification in early pregnancy and gynaecology.
- Counselling course or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- Midwifery Qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Acute gynaecology experience.
- Extensive experience in early pregnancy assessment including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy care.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Recognised ultrasound qualification in early pregnancy and gynaecology.
- Counselling course or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
- Midwifery Qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Acute gynaecology experience.
- Extensive experience in early pregnancy assessment including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy care.
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Venepuncture.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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