Nurse Specialist Gynaecology Emergency Care
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced gynaecology nurse trained in ultrasound scanning and the management of women attending for emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy complications. Our post is based at the Gynaecology Emergency Care Department at St Mary's Hospital and is part of our extensive and diverse gynaecology service. The department runs a seven day service from 9am to 8.30pm.
You will be expected to work independently and as part of a specialist emergency gynaecology team. You will be required to assess, scan and counsel women undergoing pregnancy loss as well as other gynaecological emergencies, participate in the training of junior staff and undertake or assist with procedures as well as patient examinations.
You will have:
- Extensive experience working within a gynaecology or women's health setting.
- A recognised ultrasound qualification in early pregnancy and gynaecology.
- Insight into the condition and areas of management.
- Personal qualities of kindness and compassion and the motivation to provide high quality, woman-centred care.
If you are looking for an opportunity to fully utilise your skills, be supported in your professional development and work in a dynamic and inclusive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome informal enquiries to discuss this post.
Main duties of the job
- Provide and support the delivery of high quality nursing care and suppor for women with early pregnancy complications and acute gynaecological problems
- Work autonomously and as part of the specialist gynaecology team. You will also act as a resource to other professionals regarding early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, associated treatment and issues.
- Perform and report ultrasounds for early pregnancy and gynaecology.
- Be able to counsel women undergoing pregnancy loss as well as other gynaecological emergencies,.
- Assist with training doctors to scan, assist doctors during procedures and patient examinations.
- Undertake full nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- Provide information, counselling and support to women and their families experiencing early pregnancy complications and gynaecology emergency. Be able to provide guidance regarding patient's wellness, lifestyle, disease risks and potential changes in health status.
- Proactively participate in the coordination of the woman's care across the patient pathway, developing the pathway across the various setting to maximise patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Support the lead clinical nurse specialist and directorate senior nursing team in developing and maintaining the highest specialist nursing care
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Date posted
11 April 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,036 to £55,049 a year inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-468-A
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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