Job summary
Can you see yourself working within our Women's Health Team?
We are currently seeking a band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and highly motivated team who specialise in providing safe, effective nursing care, support, advice and information to women attending our clinics.
Our women's health clinics include Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Menorrhagia, Post-Menopausal Bleeding (PMB), Urogynaecology and Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinics (EPAU) and other specialist gynaecology clinics as required.
We provide learning and development opportunities to enable you to expand your knowledge and skills within our specialism- working alongside nurse specialists and our expert medical team.
23 hours per week, made up of long days (8:30-17:30) , early shifts (8:30-13:00) & late shifts (13:00-17:30).
Please note:all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations when service demands require it.
Informal visits are encouraged but not mandatory.
Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Additional contact information
Clinical Lead- Freya Goodwin
Email: freya.goodwin@uhd.nhs.ukTelephone: 0300 019 4213
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist field of nursing e.g. knowledge of health issues related to women's health speciality
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
- Basic Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of women's health / Gynaecology
- Experience of delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
Desirable
- Minor ops/ operating theatre experience
- Experience of supervising staff
Person Specification
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist field of nursing e.g. knowledge of health issues related to women's health speciality
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
- Basic Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of women's health / Gynaecology
- Experience of delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
Desirable
- Minor ops/ operating theatre experience
- Experience of supervising staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
