Gynaecology Staff Nurse - Band 5

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

If you enjoy looking after women and are interested or have knowledge and experience in Gynaecology nursing this is too good an opportunity to miss.

A vacancy has arisen in the RUH Gynaecology Department and Treatment Centre for a qualified nurse, preferably with experience in gynaecology.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to enhance their skills and knowledge in caring for gynaecology patients.

We are seeking a nurse to join our department for 37.5 hours each week. The schedule could be spread over 7 days, but it is likely to be organised over 3 to 4 days. We look forward to welcoming individuals with a passion for women's health to join our team.

Our clinics operate Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend shifts and rotation to the Gynaecology ward.

We are a forward-thinking department that actively encourages ongoing staff development. Previous Band 5 nurses have successfully transitioned into specialist roles, such as Nurse Colposcopist, Early Pregnancy Nurse, and Oncology Nurse Specialist.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be appointed to or come with specific skills and knowledge of caring for women attending General gynae clinics, Gynae oncology clinics, Colposcopy treatment clinic, and procedures such as Hysteroscopy, Bulkamid and Endometrial Ablation. You will be involved in caring for women in the early pregnancy and Gynaecology emergency clinics that run daily.

We have a small Day Surgery Unit where women attend for minor surgery under a general anaesthesia, following a miscarriage or attending for a termination of pregnancy. You will be expected to care for these women as well.

You will be expected to become competent in running /assisting in all aspects of the department clinics, diagnostic treatments and procedures. Having good interpersonal skills is absolutely key.

The department also has specialist Nurse-Led clinics, such as Medical Gynae , Colposcopy and Early Pregnancy Assessment clinics.

You will need to be flexible with regard to working hours/days as it is not possible to offer fixed days.

We would encourage informal visits. Please come and have a look around. please refer to the attached job description for details

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

427-7078503

Job locations

Gynaecology Outpatients, D3

Coombe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1,2, 12 State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

  • Additional Gynae related modules

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Nursing & other knowledge Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse. Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self
  • Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour
  • Nursing experience To have gained effective experience from student placements

Desirable

  • experience of working in an Outpatient department
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1,2, 12 State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council

Desirable

  • Additional Gynae related modules

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Nursing & other knowledge Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse. Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self
  • Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour
  • Nursing experience To have gained effective experience from student placements

Desirable

  • experience of working in an Outpatient department

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gynaecology Outpatients, D3

Coombe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gynaecology Outpatients, D3

Coombe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Katherine Palastre

kate.palastre@nhs.net

01225824664

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

427-7078503

Job locations

Gynaecology Outpatients, D3

Coombe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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