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 the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
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 is a great communicator, 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.
Previous applicants need not reapply
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
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).
