Job summary
Due to maternity leave, there is an exciting opportunity to undertake a secondment or fixed term contract with the small and friendly team in Clinic 24, the Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Unit within the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge. This clinic offers a 7 day service to women in early pregnancy and to those requiring emergency outpatient gynaecological care. You will be expected to participate in weekend shifts and undertake on call shifts as well.
This is a Band 5 Staff Nurse role working within a very busy unit where you will be able to develop specialist skills to work both autonomously and collaboratively in the triage and assessment of women attending Clinic 24. You will work closely with members of the MDT and the Obstetric Ultrasound Department.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, caring for women with early pregnancy problems, gynaecological emergencies, and women undergoing medical treatment for either miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
To provide specialist, professional advice to patients and staff.
The post holder will ensure delivery of high quality, holistic, clinically effective patient centered care.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close on 24th October 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 1st November 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close on 24th October 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 1st November 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Up to date professional revalidation portfolio
Desirable
- Women's Health Qualification
- Family Planning Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of taking responsibility for the provision and evaluation of care for a group of patients
- Good listening skills
Desirable
- Previous gynaecology /surgical experience
- Previous experience of participating in audit and quality initiatives in the clinical area
- Ability to safely triage women coming through the gynaecology service each shift
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to show sensitivity in area of specialised clinical practice
Desirable
- Family planning knowledge
- Phlebotomy & cannulation
- Computer skills (EPIC eMR)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexibility to work weekends and on-call shifts
- Prepared to care for women undergoing termination of pregnancy
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in women's health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Up to date professional revalidation portfolio
Desirable
- Women's Health Qualification
- Family Planning Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of taking responsibility for the provision and evaluation of care for a group of patients
- Good listening skills
Desirable
- Previous gynaecology /surgical experience
- Previous experience of participating in audit and quality initiatives in the clinical area
- Ability to safely triage women coming through the gynaecology service each shift
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to show sensitivity in area of specialised clinical practice
Desirable
- Family planning knowledge
- Phlebotomy & cannulation
- Computer skills (EPIC eMR)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexibility to work weekends and on-call shifts
- Prepared to care for women undergoing termination of pregnancy
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in women's health
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).