Job summary
Are you passionate about Women's Health?
The Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EPAU/EGAU) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced early pregnancy / gynaecology nurse to move forward into a band 6 position to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
The post holder will be required to cover a 7 day a week flexible shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
Please be aware, at present the unit working hours are Monday-Friday 0800-1800 and weekends and bank holidays 0800-12.00. However, these working hours may change in the future to improve the service.
Your base will be within EPAU/EGAU at Peterborough City Hospital, but all staff are asked to support services in other departments and at other Trust sites as needed.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly team of nurses, HCAs, sonographers, consultants/doctors, administrative staff and counsellors , providing a high standard of individualised patient care to ladies in early pregnancy and with emergency gynaecology related concerns.
We are looking for a dynamic band 6 registered nurse who is a great communicator, non-judgemental, passionate about women's health and can work using their own initiative.
The termination of pregnancy service runs from this area, so staff should be pro-choice.
It would also be preferable that you have previous experience working in gynaecology and/ or pre-assessment.
The 12 months' secondment position will allow you to build up your specialist skills as well as develop your management and leadership skills.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- All women coming into the Unit, have the potential to need urgent intervention, or have a life-threatening condition. You will need to recognise emergencies in the speciality and take action, as well as lead others to do the same
- EGAU incorporates patients with:- emergency gynaecology problems- pregnancy related problems under 16 weeks gestation including a telephone triage service and hyperemesis out-patient service- unplanned pregnancy considering termination of pregnancy (including contraception, sexual health and HIV testing)
- Work as a specialist practitioner to ensure the service is planned, monitored, delivered and evaluated in accordance with evidence based practice
- Provide clinical leadership and be responsible for the Unit, in the absence of the Lead Nurse. This includes taking charge of the Unit, co-ordinating, delegating and then continually re-assessing the workload and priorities of each section of the department, whilst supporting/managing the junior clinical and administrative staff
- Work together with the Lead Nurse and AGM in developing and implementing the operational business plans for EGAU
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- All women coming into the Unit, have the potential to need urgent intervention, or have a life-threatening condition. You will need to recognise emergencies in the speciality and take action, as well as lead others to do the same
- EGAU incorporates patients with:- emergency gynaecology problems- pregnancy related problems under 16 weeks gestation including a telephone triage service and hyperemesis out-patient service- unplanned pregnancy considering termination of pregnancy (including contraception, sexual health and HIV testing)
- Work as a specialist practitioner to ensure the service is planned, monitored, delivered and evaluated in accordance with evidence based practice
- Provide clinical leadership and be responsible for the Unit, in the absence of the Lead Nurse. This includes taking charge of the Unit, co-ordinating, delegating and then continually re-assessing the workload and priorities of each section of the department, whilst supporting/managing the junior clinical and administrative staff
- Work together with the Lead Nurse and AGM in developing and implementing the operational business plans for EGAU
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration with ongoing professional development
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualification/study in gynaecology, contraception, ultrasound, abortion or early pregnancy services, or recent appropriate clinical practice in speciality
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working within gynaecology, abortion or early pregnancy services
- Minimum 2 years post qualification and experience in senior nurse role
- Experience in implementing clinical pathways for emergency gynaecology/early pregnancy/termination patients
- Experience of managing own case load or nurse-led clinics
Desirable
- Research involvement
- Experience in teaching, presenting, assessing, coaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local initiative and standards relating to abortion, early pregnancy loss, gynaecology
- Research processes, evidence-based practice and ability to critically analyse own practice
- Audit and governance processes
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Be conversant with the Abortion Act and the legal requirements of working within a termination of pregnancy service
Key Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, such as breaking bad news, difficult conversations, conflict resolution or counselling
- Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care
- Ability to work on own initiative, independently without direct supervision
- IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced skills in clinical assessment and pre-assessment
- Venepuncture, cannulation, IV medicine administration skills
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Motivated, enthusiastic, able to prioritise and calm under pressure
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration with ongoing professional development
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualification/study in gynaecology, contraception, ultrasound, abortion or early pregnancy services, or recent appropriate clinical practice in speciality
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working within gynaecology, abortion or early pregnancy services
- Minimum 2 years post qualification and experience in senior nurse role
- Experience in implementing clinical pathways for emergency gynaecology/early pregnancy/termination patients
- Experience of managing own case load or nurse-led clinics
Desirable
- Research involvement
- Experience in teaching, presenting, assessing, coaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local initiative and standards relating to abortion, early pregnancy loss, gynaecology
- Research processes, evidence-based practice and ability to critically analyse own practice
- Audit and governance processes
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Be conversant with the Abortion Act and the legal requirements of working within a termination of pregnancy service
Key Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, such as breaking bad news, difficult conversations, conflict resolution or counselling
- Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care
- Ability to work on own initiative, independently without direct supervision
- IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced skills in clinical assessment and pre-assessment
- Venepuncture, cannulation, IV medicine administration skills
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Motivated, enthusiastic, able to prioritise and calm under pressure
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
