Job summary
To provide Abortion and Sexual Health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to patients in a supportive manner, in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice, the Abortion Act 1967, the Health & Social Care Act 2008, Policies, Procedures and Quality Standards. To line manager other clinicians involved in the provision of the service at the unit, and to act as 'person in charge' in the absence of the Unit Manager. To provide cross-cover with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) Lead Nurse in times of absence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence-based care to patients accessing the gynaecology and early pregnancy services provided on the Women's Health Unit. The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision and will be expected to undertake clinical procedures and extended roles, as indicated by service needs. Support and training will be provided, where required.
The post holder will work autonomously and as part of the multi-professional team.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Adult Nurse level 1 or Registered Midwife (practicing)
- oActive NMC registration with PIN
Desirable
- oContraception skills
- oCounselling skills
Experience
Essential
- oWorking to guidelines, policies & procedures
- oTo ensure informed consent to treatment is maintained.
- oGynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e. sexual health, contraception.
- oVenepuncture.
Desirable
- oExperience of nurse admissions and discharges.
- oExperience of completing audits and guideline development.
- oEducation development and teaching.
- oService development and change management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of the Abortion Act (training given).
- oKnowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements related to this role.
- oSafeguarding - awareness of safeguarding children and adults (training given).
- oA working knowledge of Infection control processes.
- oA knowledge of Child Protection related to this role. (training given).
- oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- oListening skills.
- oAccurate administrative competence
- oKnowledge of hospital IT systems.
- oAttention to detail, excellent documentation skills.
Desirable
- oContraception.
- oSexual health.
- oAbortion procedures and clinical guidelines.
- oIncident reporting
- oCounselling.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- oCompassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oNon-judgmental.
- oCompassionate and kind.
- oProfessional, acts as a role model.
- oTeam player.
- oCommitment to client-led service
- oAble to maintain strict confidentiality.
- oExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate at the level of the patient
- oSmart appearance strict adherence to the uniform policy and infection control standards
- oCommitment to a woman's right to choose abortion.
- oPrepared to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and any other role specific vaccinations as mandated by the Trust.
- oAbility to work to time pressures and work flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Adult Nurse level 1 or Registered Midwife (practicing)
- oActive NMC registration with PIN
Desirable
- oContraception skills
- oCounselling skills
Experience
Essential
- oWorking to guidelines, policies & procedures
- oTo ensure informed consent to treatment is maintained.
- oGynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e. sexual health, contraception.
- oVenepuncture.
Desirable
- oExperience of nurse admissions and discharges.
- oExperience of completing audits and guideline development.
- oEducation development and teaching.
- oService development and change management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of the Abortion Act (training given).
- oKnowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements related to this role.
- oSafeguarding - awareness of safeguarding children and adults (training given).
- oA working knowledge of Infection control processes.
- oA knowledge of Child Protection related to this role. (training given).
- oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- oListening skills.
- oAccurate administrative competence
- oKnowledge of hospital IT systems.
- oAttention to detail, excellent documentation skills.
Desirable
- oContraception.
- oSexual health.
- oAbortion procedures and clinical guidelines.
- oIncident reporting
- oCounselling.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- oCompassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oNon-judgmental.
- oCompassionate and kind.
- oProfessional, acts as a role model.
- oTeam player.
- oCommitment to client-led service
- oAble to maintain strict confidentiality.
- oExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate at the level of the patient
- oSmart appearance strict adherence to the uniform policy and infection control standards
- oCommitment to a woman's right to choose abortion.
- oPrepared to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and any other role specific vaccinations as mandated by the Trust.
- oAbility to work to time pressures and work flexibly.
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.
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.
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).
