Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Women's Health reproductive medicine unit to join our team based in out- patients.
We are inviting applications from experienced, enthusiastic, motivated registered nurses.
The successful candidate will have a significant interest in reproductive medicine, Endocrine & Menopause and Andrology .
This is a great opportunity for the right person. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop under the guidance of current CNS and medical teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills, and an organised mind. Knowledge, skills, and some experience relevant to the specialty is essential and we will provide on the Job training in all areas of reproductive medicine unit .
We offer flexible work opportunities, an induction program with competency-based learning, and the support of a forward thinking and dynamic Trust.
The post holder will have the opportunity to implement changes in nursing care to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer several developmental opportunities within a supportive, friendly environment to further your career and skills within this extremely rewarding area of nursing. Currently we have an in- house training in endocrine nursing to include Menopause being undertaken by our dedicated consultants in this field.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer several developmental opportunities within a supportive, friendly environment to further your career and skills within this extremely rewarding area of nursing. Currently we have an in- house training in endocrine nursing to include Menopause being undertaken by our dedicated consultants in this field.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- BSc or working towards completion of a degree
- Post registration qualification experience in Fertility or Gynaecology.
Desirable
- Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Leadership course
- Mentorship course
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training
- Advance Communications Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-professional working.
- Experience within Fertility/ Gynaecology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Personal and People Development
- Self-motivational and leadership skills
- Experience of clinical supervision
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients
- Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Recognition of own limitations and personally mature
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- BSc or working towards completion of a degree
- Post registration qualification experience in Fertility or Gynaecology.
Desirable
- Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Leadership course
- Mentorship course
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training
- Advance Communications Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-professional working.
- Experience within Fertility/ Gynaecology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Personal and People Development
- Self-motivational and leadership skills
- Experience of clinical supervision
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients
- Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Recognition of own limitations and personally mature
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
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
