Job summary
We are looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking nurses to our well established team. Candidates should have the ability, passion and knowledge to take on a busy outpatient environment as well as our smaller department situated on our Aintree site. The candidates must demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as well as within a team of other nurses.
When current staff where asked to describe the department in one word they used: "Enthusiastic", "teamwork", "fun", "amazing", "friendly", "collaborative" and "opportunities". Outpatients won team of the month in July 2021 for their contribution to the welfare of the hospital and more recently team of the year! As a team we are proud we have received a GOLD award accreditation status for the last 2 inspections and we work hard to maintain this award.
Main duties of the job
We run one of the best Ambulatory unit's in the North West and are a centre for excellence for HOLOGIC. As we are a centre of excellence staff members visit our unit from all of the country visit us to learn and observe our clinical practices. We currently run 10 ambulatory sessions per week seeing approximately, seeing approximately 50 patients per week. We have 4 Ambulatory consultants that you would be working closely with. In the Ambulatory suite we perform a number of different procedures, these include hysteroscopy, removal of fibroids and polyps, cystoscopy and botox, endometrial ablation. The unit is expanding and growing and we are excited to introduce new treatments and procedures for all our of patients.
The successful individual would also work in our recovery suite managing the admission and discharge of Ambulatory patients. All of our registered staff complete a comprehensive training package to enable them to deliver the best possible care to patients in procedure and recovery. As well as Ambulatory the candidate would also participate in a number of nurse led clinics including GNRH injection, Bladder installations, cystometrys and menopause implant clinic. This would be to provide support for patients and clinicians during routine consultations and diagnostic procedures. The specialities you will work with include; Endometriosis, Vulval, Colposcopy, Oncology, General Gynaecology and Urogynacology.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
The specialities you will work with include; Endometriosis, Colposcopy, Oncology, Urogynaecology and General Gynaecology. If you are interested in joining a friendly supportive and hardworking team please come along for a look around, a visit or just a general discussion, to see if Gynaecology Outpatients is where you would want to develop your professional career in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The specialities you will work with include; Endometriosis, Colposcopy, Oncology, Urogynaecology and General Gynaecology. If you are interested in joining a friendly supportive and hardworking team please come along for a look around, a visit or just a general discussion, to see if Gynaecology Outpatients is where you would want to develop your professional career in patient care.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients effectively
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Demonstrates an interest in Women's health
- Ability to contribute and promote change
- Good time management
- Keyboard/Computer skills
Desirable
- Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, , hormone implant, coil thread check
- Competencies in assisting clinicians during ambulatory gynaecology procedures / recovery of patients post
Qualifications and Learning
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable
- Mentorship in Practice / ENB998
Experience
Essential
- Health Promotion
- Experience of developing plans of care
Desirable
- Delivering Nurse Led clinics
Personal Attributes Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Methodical and well organised approach
- Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust
- Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times
- Role Models the 6Cs ( Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients effectively
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Demonstrates an interest in Women's health
- Ability to contribute and promote change
- Good time management
- Keyboard/Computer skills
Desirable
- Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, , hormone implant, coil thread check
- Competencies in assisting clinicians during ambulatory gynaecology procedures / recovery of patients post
Qualifications and Learning
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable
- Mentorship in Practice / ENB998
Experience
Essential
- Health Promotion
- Experience of developing plans of care
Desirable
- Delivering Nurse Led clinics
Personal Attributes Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Methodical and well organised approach
- Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust
- Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times
- Role Models the 6Cs ( Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients
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).
