The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Gynaecology & EPAU Nurse

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

To work within gynaecology outpatients and early pregnancy unit, supporting the delivery of a patient focused gynaecology service, providing confidential advice, assess patients' needs and support them in potentially difficult and psychological sensitive circumstances.

The role of a patient advocate to support informed choices and empowering women to select treatment options is paramount whilst ensuring that colleagues respect the vulnerabilities of this client group.

You will participate in the development of the service by exploring and developing effective care pathways, with evidence-based guidelines and procedures to standardise care delivery. You will also support the on-going review of the effectiveness of the service and standards of care by contributing to audit processes.

You will act as a role model to deliver a high standard of care whilst supporting learners within the environment to develop their knowledge and skills.

The post holder will rotate between gynaecology outpatients and early pregnancy unit according to the needs of the services.

Please note: This vacancy is for Registered Nurses withfull NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

Main duties of the job

To learn and be competent in a variety of clinics, ranging from PTN, urodynamics, 2WW, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, myosure and general gynaecology clinics.

Provide the clinical expertise necessary for the efficient management of gynaecology patients on Emerson Unit and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, undertaking a full range of clinical duties relevant to the area of practise.

To effectively manage a hyperemesis patient within the Early Pregnancy Unit.

Ensure patients are Informed of appropriate and relevant support networks and agencies i.e chaplaincy, miscarriage association, ectopic pregnancy trust and local support groups.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-850-25TAM

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

***Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview***

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

***Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview***

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing qualification
  • Undertaken mentorship training
  • ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of gynaecology and early pregnancy nursing care
  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Experience In leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift in an acute setting
  • Experience of managing change in clinical practice
  • Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Teaching, assessment and supervision of others
Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing qualification
  • Undertaken mentorship training
  • ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of gynaecology and early pregnancy nursing care
  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Experience In leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift in an acute setting
  • Experience of managing change in clinical practice
  • Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Teaching, assessment and supervision of others

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Gynaecology Outpatients Manager

Amy McNeil

amy.mcneil@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613866

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-850-25TAM

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET


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