Job summary
We are looking for highly enthusiastic, clinically skilled,
friendly and kind staff nurses to join our nursing team on the Womens Health
Unit, Redditch.
We provide a high
quality ambulatory gynaecology service for women across Worcestershire to
include diagnostics and treatments using outpatient hysteroscopy, cystoscopy,
colposcopy, minor procedures and
diagnostic ultrasound scanning.
This is an interesting, varied
and emotionally demanding area of nursing, which is hugely rewarding for a
person that is passionate about Womens Health. We have a cheerful and skilled
nursing team on the unit and work closely with the medics to provide our
services. You will need to have
excellent communication skills to engage with patients, and colleagues. This is an ideal opportunity for a registered
nurse currently working at Band 5 and you will be encouraged to develop and enhance
your knowledge and skills in gynaecology.
We have a number of roles,
full or part time, due to retirement, for band 5 registered nurses. Shifts are 0730-1800h, generally Monday-Friday. There is an option of additional shifts on
occasions when waiting lists require an additional clinic, but there is no
obligation for this.
If this sounds like a role you would enjoy and you would like to join our team, we look forward to hearing from you.
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 loved ones 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 unit.
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 over 7,000 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
Job Summary:
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.
You will assist with ambulatory gynaecological diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Acting with compassion, you will put patients at
the centre of all you do.
You will communicate effectively with patients
and their loved ones 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 unit.
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.
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 follow
local Trust IPC policy.
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
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 portfolio
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
Job Summary:
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.
You will assist with ambulatory gynaecological diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Acting with compassion, you will put patients at
the centre of all you do.
You will communicate effectively with patients
and their loved ones 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 unit.
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.
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 follow
local Trust IPC policy.
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
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 portfolio
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies, or equivalent experience
- Registered nurse with the NMC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent professional role model
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to work without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Flexible
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Takes responsible to own professional development
- Cheerful
- Insightful
- Team player
- Friendly
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites if needed
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through post-registration training
Desirable
- Experience in Gynaecology
- Experience of working independently.
- Experience working within the MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing Studies, or equivalent experience
- Registered nurse with the NMC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent professional role model
- Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to work without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Flexible
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Familiarity with Trust IT systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Takes responsible to own professional development
- Cheerful
- Insightful
- Team player
- Friendly
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites if needed
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through post-registration training
Desirable
- Experience in Gynaecology
- Experience of working independently.
- Experience working within the MDT
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
