Hysteroscopy Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outpatient Network is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hysteroscopy Nurse to join our team. The Hysteroscopy Nurse will play a crucial role in assisting with hysteroscopic procedures, providing high-quality patient care, and ensuring the smooth running of the hysteroscopy unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gynaecology nursing and a passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with Hysteroscopic Procedures: Prepare patients for hysteroscopy procedures, including obtaining informed consent, and assist the surgeon during the procedure as required.
2. Patient Care: Provide compassionate and holistic care to patients undergoing hysteroscopy, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being throughout the procedure and during the recovery period.
3. Monitor Patients: Monitor patients before, during, and after hysteroscopy procedures, including vital signs, response to anesthesia, and any signs of complications. Take appropriate action in case of adverse events.
4. Instrumentation and Equipment: Ensure that all hysteroscopy equipment and instrumentation are set up correctly and in good working order prior to procedures. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as needed.
5. Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in patient records. Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
6. Patient Education: Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure education to patients and their families, including information about the procedure, potential risks, and post-procedure care instructions.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff, to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
8. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the hysteroscopy unit, contributing ideas for process improvement and implementing best practices to enhance patient care and safety.
9. Professional Development: Stay abreast of current trends and developments in hysteroscopy nursing through continuing education, attending relevant conferences, and participating in professional organisations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Previous experience working in gynaecology nursing, with specific experience in hysteroscopy preferred.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing patient conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and promoting patient safety.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices related to hysteroscopy nursing.

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

Outpatient Network

Address

Challenge House

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK3 6DP

Employer's website

https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)