Staff Nurse, Gynaecology Outpatient Department - Band 5

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 5 Nurse to join our Gynaecology outpatient department at Ashford and St. Peters This post will mainly be based at St Peters hospital but there may be times where for training and service provision you may be required to work at the Ashford site.

As a Band 5 staff nurse you will work alongside a specialist team of consultants, Junior Doctors, nursing, healthcare assistants and administrators to deliver exceptional specialist care for our patients within the outpatient gynaecology service.

You will be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including patients undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.

The Ideal Candidate would be an experienced band 5 womens health nurse possessing the ability to take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or Clinical nurse specialists

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care.

Deputise for the Deputy Sister under the guidance and support of the Gynaecology Matron and/or Lead Nurses

Provide high quality nursing care for women undergoing examination, diagnostic procedures, treatments, minor procedures and during their recovery

Assist and provide nursing support to consultants, medical staff and Specialist Clinical Nurses during consultations, procedures and treatments

To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.

Support the Deputy Sister in effective organisation of the Unit

Support the Deputy Sister in maintaining safe staffing levels to support the clinics.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year Includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9323-GKE2679

Job locations

Guildford Road

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

To take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or lead nurses.
Work Mondays to Fridays, with the flexibility on hours during the day to cover the needs of the service.
To be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.
To be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures.
Must have a positive attitude to Womens Health.
To provide high quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience

Please see the detailed Job description and person specification as attached to the Job vacancy for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

To take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or lead nurses.
Work Mondays to Fridays, with the flexibility on hours during the day to cover the needs of the service.
To be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.
To be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures.
Must have a positive attitude to Womens Health.
To provide high quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience

Please see the detailed Job description and person specification as attached to the Job vacancy for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

Relevant gynaecology/Womens health courses

Experience

Essential

Significant NHS post-registration experience

Desirable

Experience of working within a Gynaecology Outpatient Department
Experience in assisting clinicians with minor (gynaecology) procedures and treatments

Skills

Essential

Have a good understanding of patients communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Knowledge

Essential

Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Interest in Womens Health
Understanding of outpatient setting

Desirable

Understanding of outpatient specialist (gynaecology) setting

Other

Essential

Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

Relevant gynaecology/Womens health courses

Experience

Essential

Significant NHS post-registration experience

Desirable

Experience of working within a Gynaecology Outpatient Department
Experience in assisting clinicians with minor (gynaecology) procedures and treatments

Skills

Essential

Have a good understanding of patients communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Knowledge

Essential

Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Interest in Womens Health
Understanding of outpatient setting

Desirable

Understanding of outpatient specialist (gynaecology) setting

Other

Essential

Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy

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.