Job summary
Are you passionate about Women's Health?
The Early Pregnancy/Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EGAU/EPAU) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced gynaecology nurse to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be required to cover a 7 day a week flexible shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
Your base will be within the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit at Peterborough City Hospital, but all staff are asked to support services in other departments and at other Trust sites as needed.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly team of nurses, HCAs, sonographers, consultants/doctors, administrative staff and counsellors , providing a high standard of individualised patient care.
We are looking for a dynamic and caring Registered General Nurse who are great communicators, non-judgemental, passionate about women's health and can work using their own initiative.
The termination of pregnancy service runs from this area, so staff should be pro-choice.
It would also be preferable that you have previous experience working in gynaecology and/ or pre-assessment.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Acting always in the patients best interests
- Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times
- Providing individualised care respecting personal beliefs and preferences
- Work within a clinical team alongside the Lead Nurses, Clinical teams, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality care required to support each patient in their care pathway, whilst improving the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility and disseminating knowledge
Please refer to the Job Description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Acting always in the patients best interests
- Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times
- Providing individualised care respecting personal beliefs and preferences
- Work within a clinical team alongside the Lead Nurses, Clinical teams, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality care required to support each patient in their care pathway, whilst improving the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility and disseminating knowledge
Please refer to the Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Experience caring for patients undergoing emergency, surgical and gynaecology procedures
- Venepuncture or cannulation skills, or willing to undertake training
- Experience in pre-assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of accountability, evidence-based practice and reflective practice
- Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of the Abortion Act
- Knowledge of current developments relevant to Women's Health
- Awareness of the role of audit, research and governance processes
Key Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy
- Aware of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Reliable, consistent, calm and professional in manner
- Flexible and adaptable to working hours and practices
- Caring attitude
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Experience caring for patients undergoing emergency, surgical and gynaecology procedures
- Venepuncture or cannulation skills, or willing to undertake training
- Experience in pre-assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of accountability, evidence-based practice and reflective practice
- Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of the Abortion Act
- Knowledge of current developments relevant to Women's Health
- Awareness of the role of audit, research and governance processes
Key Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy
- Aware of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Reliable, consistent, calm and professional in manner
- Flexible and adaptable to working hours and practices
- Caring attitude
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).
