Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit

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Job summary

As a Registered Nurse working in the Gynaecology Clinic and Early Pregnancy Unit within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be enthusiastic about women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.

The early pregnancy department is busy managing women in the early stage of pregnancy including pregnancy loss. There is also a varied range of Gynaecology clinics running - MIT; performing hysteroscopies and other minor treatments, Colposcopy clinics; run by the specialist nurse or doctors, general gynaecology clinics, urogynaecology/pessary clinics; as a nurse led service, post menopausal bleed clinics; run by one of our specialist nurses or doctors. and gynaecology oncology service; working with our cancer nurse specialist nurses.

You will need to adapt to the many varying clinics within the department. You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that you will be prepared to support learners within the department. Workingas part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

  • Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
  • Work across all areas of the department including early pregnancy unit and gynaecology outpatients.
  • Support women and their families through their gynaecology treatment pathway
  • Support women within the early pregnancy journey, including the management of early pregnancy loss

  • Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges.

  • Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
  • Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
  • To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
  • Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame' culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department
  • Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
  • Build rapport and trust with those you work with.
  • Actively listen, showing empathy when needed
  • Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities - identify what works well and do more of it
  • Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS foundation trust is a great organization to work for with vast opportunities to develop skills and knowledge whilst working in a collaborative environment.

You will work as part of a team that respects individual points of view, welcomes suggestions for innovative working and values diversity. The Gynaecology and early pregnancy team are passionate about the excellent care they provide to women that attend the department.

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Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6843399-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
  • Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
  • Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques
  • Ability to move and handle clients and equipment in line with the Trusts Manual Handling procedures
  • Able to manage time effectively and multi-task using own initiative due to high volumes of work

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
  • Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
  • Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques
  • Ability to move and handle clients and equipment in line with the Trusts Manual Handling procedures
  • Able to manage time effectively and multi-task using own initiative due to high volumes of work

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • able to work as a team and show initiative
  • knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

  • venepuncture
  • safeguarding knowledge for adults and children

Interest in Womens health

Essential

  • Passion or interest in the care of women and their health
  • Works as part of a team
  • Effective communicator

Desirable

  • Experience in Womens health

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • able to work as a team and show initiative
  • knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

  • venepuncture
  • safeguarding knowledge for adults and children

Interest in Womens health

Essential

  • Passion or interest in the care of women and their health
  • Works as part of a team
  • Effective communicator

Desirable

  • Experience in Womens health

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Kate Burningham

kate.burningham@nhs.net

01803656188

Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6843399-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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