Gynaecology Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

Interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.

Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.

Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team at all times.

Uses skills to overcome communication barriers to act as the patients advocate supporting their decisions this can include patients with learning disabilities, mental health needs or if patient requires an interpreter

Liaise with the Gynaecology management team as appropriate.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of the team.

Act as a role model adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

Supports clinics and advocates for patients.

Participates in gynaecology ward rounds, discharge planning and other multidisciplinary team meetings and ward team meetings

Provides accurate and contemporaneous documentation of patient care in accordance with UHSussex and national policies

Builds effective relationship with patients relatives and carers and other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team

Makes and receives telephone calls with due courtesy, effectively imparting and recording information taking into account confidentiality, Caldicott and Data Protection

Handles complaints and plaudits in a professional manner and in accordance with Trust policy

Liaises with the ward manager, senior nurse and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern

Demonstrate kindness and compassion by being non-judgmental; treating all staff equally; being honest and giving timely and constructive feedback

Service Delivery and Improvement

To ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are performed in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.

Initiate repair / maintenance requisitions as required.

Understand and implement the Trusts policies as appropriate for the clinic setting.

Be aware of and work in accordance with the Trust policies, procedures, standards and embrace the Trusts Vision We Care in the clinic environment.

Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments.

Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained within the department.

Ensure appropriate use of all Trust resources at all times.

Attend and participate in regular departmental meetings.

Actively participate in clinical audit and research as required.

Adhere to the Trusts governance frameworks.

People Management and Development

Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

Assist with the induction and support of new colleagues.

Demonstrate a positive attitude to the mentoring and support of learners and junior staff.

Maintain an educational environment that is conductive to learning for all staff

Facilitate learning for nursing students, nursing assistants and newly qualified staff to assist them in meeting their specific objectives and learning outcomes.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

Accountable for attending all mandatory training on a regular basis and ensuring a record is kept.

Accountable for own practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve professional knowledge and competence

Patient Care Delivery

To assess, plan and implement specialist gynaecological care in consultation with the multi disciplinary team, supervising the care and treatments administered by junior members of staff.

To update and maintain nursing procedures in patients records following any treatments ensuring that all the key elements are adequately recorded.

To act as a direct point of contact during appointment. This will include providing advice on any treatments or procedures that may be needed. The post holder will be expected to provide both standard and expert advice on different range of treatments and diagnostic tests.

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to NMC guidelines and the Trusts guidelines for the safe and Secure Handling of Medicines

Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.

Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.

Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view

Undertake a wide range of clinical duties relating to the different gynaecological clinics.

Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to always support the smooth running of the clinics.

Act in emergency situations being able to make clinical decisions under pressure

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NMC registered
• 12 months post graduated

Desirable

• Gynaecology experience
• Outpatient experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)