Job summary
The Women's Health Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a motivated Staff Nurse who is passionate about women's health and well-being.
Previous experience in a gynaecology setting would be an advantage.
We currently open 7am - 10pm daily and your working pattern will reflect the diverse range of care, procedures and treatments we offer. These include caring for women undergoing gynaecology day case procedures, termination of pregnancy, early pregnancy loss, early pregnancy assessment, and emergency gynaecology assessment.
It also encompasses the out-patient gynaecology service. Within this out-patient service there are specialist clinics providing Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urodynamics and out-patient treatments such as Novasure.
This is an exciting opportunity, and we want to hear from you if you are keen to join our team. You will be supported with a comprehensive induction programme and continued support.
This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact the Women's Health Unit Ward Leader on 01246 512466.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence-based care to patients accessing the gynaecology and early pregnancy services provided on the Women's Health Unit. The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision and will be expected to undertake clinical procedures and extended roles, as indicated by service needs. Support and training will be provided, where required.
The post holder will work autonomously and as part of the multi-professional team. They will be expected to take charge of the Women's Health Unit, after their induction period and will ensure the appropriate use and allocation of resources.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake total care of allocated patients, to include admissions, discharges, observations, clinical procedures, pre and postoperative care and advice on health promotion to both patients and their relatives.
Work within the early pregnancy assessment clinic, assessing patients attending with early pregnancy complications. This may involve caring and administering medications for the termination of pregnancy. Be involved in the planning of care in conjunction with protocols and policies.
Ensure an excellent standard of contemporaneous record keeping related to patient care, both written and electronic.
Contribute towards a safe environment for patients, staff, and members of the public, reporting any accidents and untoward occurrences to the Ward Leader.
Be involved in audit and research.
Have a working understanding of referral processes related to Safeguarding, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Assessment.
Maintain close, effective communication with other staff in the multi-professional team, and report changes in condition to the appropriate staff immediately.
Establish effective communication with patients and their relatives, ensuring that they are informed of their condition, progress and after care arrangements as necessary.
Be familiar with and adhere to Nursing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Adhere strictly to the produce laid down for the custody, checking, and administration of all drugs, reporting any discrepancies immediately to the WHU Ward Leader.
Ensure that there is effective liaison with Support Services within primary and secondary care, to provide continuity of care following discharge of patients from hospital.
Undertake other Duties as requested by the Ward Leader for WHU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake total care of allocated patients, to include admissions, discharges, observations, clinical procedures, pre and postoperative care and advice on health promotion to both patients and their relatives.
Work within the early pregnancy assessment clinic, assessing patients attending with early pregnancy complications. This may involve caring and administering medications for the termination of pregnancy. Be involved in the planning of care in conjunction with protocols and policies.
Ensure an excellent standard of contemporaneous record keeping related to patient care, both written and electronic.
Contribute towards a safe environment for patients, staff, and members of the public, reporting any accidents and untoward occurrences to the Ward Leader.
Be involved in audit and research.
Have a working understanding of referral processes related to Safeguarding, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Assessment.
Maintain close, effective communication with other staff in the multi-professional team, and report changes in condition to the appropriate staff immediately.
Establish effective communication with patients and their relatives, ensuring that they are informed of their condition, progress and after care arrangements as necessary.
Be familiar with and adhere to Nursing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Adhere strictly to the produce laid down for the custody, checking, and administration of all drugs, reporting any discrepancies immediately to the WHU Ward Leader.
Ensure that there is effective liaison with Support Services within primary and secondary care, to provide continuity of care following discharge of patients from hospital.
Undertake other Duties as requested by the Ward Leader for WHU.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level RGN and NMC Registered with current pin.
- Experience in an acute setting
Desirable
- Supervisor/ assessor qualification.
- Evidence of post registration.
- Experience/learning relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Basic gynaecology, surgical and early pregnancy experience.
Desirable
- Extensive gynaecological, surgical and early pregnancy experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of excellent nursing care.
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in this speciality.
- Evidence of self-development within current role.
- Patient centred in all aspects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Venepuncture and cannulation.
Desirable
- Administration of vaginal abortificants.
- Ability to administer Methotrexate.
- Experience in counselling.
- IT Literate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable/flexible.
- Smart/Professional.
- Professional appearance.
Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level RGN and NMC Registered with current pin.
- Experience in an acute setting
Desirable
- Supervisor/ assessor qualification.
- Evidence of post registration.
- Experience/learning relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Basic gynaecology, surgical and early pregnancy experience.
Desirable
- Extensive gynaecological, surgical and early pregnancy experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of excellent nursing care.
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in this speciality.
- Evidence of self-development within current role.
- Patient centred in all aspects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Venepuncture and cannulation.
Desirable
- Administration of vaginal abortificants.
- Ability to administer Methotrexate.
- Experience in counselling.
- IT Literate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable/flexible.
- Smart/Professional.
- Professional appearance.
Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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).
