Job summary
Women & Children's Care Group
Band 6 role is subject to the trust probation process, in addition to this for those that do not have EPAS competencies essential achievement of these are required to meet the needs of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) for a Registered Nurse. This position is part time based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, but will be expected to work cross site once competencies have been met.
Working within a small team, the successful applicant will have an interest in complications of early pregnancy, and to making a difference in patient care for ladies who may be going through an emotional and distressing time.
The successful applicant will have extensive gynaecological knowledge with a general understanding of early pregnancy, be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and service, be competent to undertake venepuncture and be prepared to undertake bereavement training. Within the developing service the opportunity to undertake sonography training is the future service vision.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a dedicated service to women and their families who experience pregnancy related problems up to 16 weeks gestation
- To provide highly sensitive information about options of care to women who have miscarried, have a non-viable pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy or trophoblastic pregnancy.
- To provide reassurance and on-going support to women who have pain/bleeding with a viable pregnancy.
- Interpret blood tests scan reports for early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.
- Request blood tests.
- To work autonomously across both sites
About us
You will be required to work with the Lead EPAS Nurse, Lead EPAS Consultant and Clinical Nurse Specialists within the team, ensuring all Trust targets are achieved with patient safety being a priority.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the unit, please contact Kerry Redge, Lead EPAS CNS on01952 641222 ext, 5944 or email kerry.redge@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Venepuncture
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Communication training in highly sensitive situations
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Leadership Course
- Counselling certificate
- Training bespoke to pregnancy loss
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Gynaecology
- Working as an effective member of the MDT
- Able to work on own and under pressure
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in early pregnancy
- Experience of caring for patients and relatives under going pregnancy loss
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research
- Teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate the patient care according to their individual needs
- Computer skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to be compassionate
- Work with others in a team
Desirable
- Ability to deliver highly sensitive information in an emotive situation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Venepuncture
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Communication training in highly sensitive situations
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Leadership Course
- Counselling certificate
- Training bespoke to pregnancy loss
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in Gynaecology
- Working as an effective member of the MDT
- Able to work on own and under pressure
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in early pregnancy
- Experience of caring for patients and relatives under going pregnancy loss
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research
- Teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate the patient care according to their individual needs
- Computer skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to be compassionate
- Work with others in a team
Desirable
- Ability to deliver highly sensitive information in an emotive situation
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).
