Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology nursing team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and kind Band 5 Staff Nurses who have a passion for women's health to join our team on the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit and inpatient gynaecology. We provide a high-quality, 24:7 gynaecology emergency service for women across Worcestershire, alongside elective surgery. We have a friendly and skilled nursing team and work closely with the medics to provide these services and who will support you as you provide clinically excellent and compassionate care. Shifts will involve a variety of long days (0700-1930h) and nights 1900-0730h). This is an interesting, varied and emotionally demanding area of nursing which is hugely rewarding and we are keen to help you develop to your full potential in this appealing role. You will need excellent communication skills to engage with patients and colleagues at all levels and will be encouraged to develop your skills, knowledge and leadership within the field of Gynaecology.
Gynaecology services at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered across our three hospital sites at Worcester, Kidderminster and Redditch.
This role will be primarily based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital however you may be requested to travel countywide to support the gynaecology services on other sites very occasionally.
Main duties of the job
Using your clinical experience and skills you will work with
your team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care within the
framework of team nursing.
Acting with compassion, you will put patients at the centre
of all you do.
You will communicate effectively with patients and their
carers regarding their care and educate patients where there is a need.
You will communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary
team to ensure high quality patient care.
You will show commitment to sustaining and developing your
clinical competence and professional awareness.
You will provide supervision, support, and education to
unqualified staff and students
This role will require you to work variable hours in order to fulfil the needs of the service.
You will show courage by embracing new ways of working and doing the right thing by the people you care for, including speaking up when you have concerns.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
You will develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
You will safeguard vulnerable adults.
You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/role model to less experienced staff.
You will educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified, including information on adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with patients carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete training as required.
You will contribute to research and development programmes within the Unit.
You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
You will participate in the handling of complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24hrs of admission, you will document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risk, slips trips and falls, nutrition and safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of you development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical/shift management within the department.
Other Job Requirements:
The post holder may occasionally be required to work across other areas of the Trust including Worcestershire Royal Hospital, The Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Kidderminster Treatment Centre.
Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Prepared and able to work variable shift pattern long days, nights over 7 days of the week.
Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives.
Professional:
Adheres to the Trust Uniform and dress code policy
Responsible as a trained nurse for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations outlined in Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust Medicines policy and the NMC, and attends the Medicine management course.
Participates in Unit projects, enhancing the standards of care.
Assist in the updating of Professional practice /procedures in line with current research
Contribute to the learning environment conductive for nursing students and other staff in training.
Maintain own personal profile.
Ensure they meet the requirements for revalidation.
Skills and Abilities:
Essential
Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information accurately
Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures
Effective communicator both written and verbal
Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of service.
Ability to mentor and provide effective support to unregistered staff and students
Ability to identify and manage risk
Determination and tenacity in challenging situations
Ability to identify personal development needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
You will develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
You will safeguard vulnerable adults.
You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/role model to less experienced staff.
You will educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified, including information on adopting a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with patients carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete training as required.
You will contribute to research and development programmes within the Unit.
You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
You will participate in the handling of complaints in accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24hrs of admission, you will document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risk, slips trips and falls, nutrition and safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of you development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical/shift management within the department.
Other Job Requirements:
The post holder may occasionally be required to work across other areas of the Trust including Worcestershire Royal Hospital, The Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Kidderminster Treatment Centre.
Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Prepared and able to work variable shift pattern long days, nights over 7 days of the week.
Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives.
Professional:
Adheres to the Trust Uniform and dress code policy
Responsible as a trained nurse for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations outlined in Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust Medicines policy and the NMC, and attends the Medicine management course.
Participates in Unit projects, enhancing the standards of care.
Assist in the updating of Professional practice /procedures in line with current research
Contribute to the learning environment conductive for nursing students and other staff in training.
Maintain own personal profile.
Ensure they meet the requirements for revalidation.
Skills and Abilities:
Essential
Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information accurately
Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures
Effective communicator both written and verbal
Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of service.
Ability to mentor and provide effective support to unregistered staff and students
Ability to identify and manage risk
Determination and tenacity in challenging situations
Ability to identify personal development needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience gained through pre-registration training
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Gynaecology setting
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working with the Multidisciplinary team across Acute and Community
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role model and good behaviour
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to work without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassionate and have empathy skills
- Flexible
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to cope under pressure Team player
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Educated in nursing to degree level
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Takes responsibility for own professional development
- Flexible in work patterns
- Ability to travel independently between sites as necessary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience gained through pre-registration training
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Gynaecology setting
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working with the Multidisciplinary team across Acute and Community
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role model and good behaviour
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to work without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassionate and have empathy skills
- Flexible
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to cope under pressure Team player
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- Educated in nursing to degree level
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Takes responsibility for own professional development
- Flexible in work patterns
- Ability to travel independently between sites as necessary
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
