Sister - EPU/UGCC

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join our dynamic team at Frimley Park Hospital in the Urgent Gynaecology Care Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will provide essential care to women in urgent need of gynaecological services.

The Urgent Gynaecology Care Centre operates 7 days a week, from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and is made up of three key services: the Early Pregnancy Clinic, Emergency Gynaecology Clinic, and the Same Day Emergency Care Centre. As part of this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients during their time of need, offering compassionate care and delivering high standards of clinical practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to expand their skills and experience in a specialist gynaecology setting, where no two days are the same. If you are passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy working in a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Promote and maintain professional standards: Ensure high standards of professional practice in the delivery of care for gynaecology and early pregnancy patients, consistently adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct

• Service management: Demonstrate excellent organisational skills in managing the service, ensuring efficient and effective operation of the unit.

• Communication: Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop strong relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Use effective negotiation and influencing skills to meet NHS targets and implement changes in line with NICE and RCOG guidelines.

• Patient care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care. Review investigations and liaise with medical staff to ensure comprehensive care.

• Holistic assessment: Apply analytical and judgment skills when assessing the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of women using the service.
• Urgent patient triage: Review and triage urgent patients referred to the service, either via phone or online referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate care.

• Sensitive communication: Deliver complex and sensitive information to patients with empathy and understanding, ensuring clear communication in difficult situation.

• Complaints management: Take a proactive role in managing complaints, ensuring all staff are aware of the complaints policy and are able to deal effectively with complaints in the absence of the Senior Sister.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

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

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