Job summary
We are offering an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to train as a Nurse Hysteroscopist. This Band 6 training role is aimed at nurses wishing to expand their scope of practice into advanced nurse-led diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy services.
The successful candidate will undertake a formal training programme, supported by the senior medical and nursing team. upon successful completion, you will be expected to independently perform Outpatient hysteroscopy, polypectomy, endometrial biopsies and other procedures as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a comprehensive training programme in outpatient hysteroscopy, including theoretical and clinical competency assessments.
Assist with and progressively lead outpatient hysteroscopy procedures under supervision.
Provide expert nursing care and support to women undergoing hysteroscopy and associated procedures.
Deliver safe, evidence-based practice in line with Trust and national hysteroscopy guidelines.
Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure smooth funning of the service.
Ensure excellent communication with patients, families, and the MDT team.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the nurse-led hysteroscopy service.
About us
You will provide high quality specialist nursing care to all patients and their families/carers from diagnosis, treatment and beyond. You will ensure that patients are supported throughout their journey as their key worker as a point of contact and supporting them to move forward.
You will also act as a resource for other healthcare professionals for gynaecology cancer treatments along with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will hold well developed interpersonal and communication skills and also possess good facilitation and IT skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced nurse with surgical and or cancer nursing experience. You will be joining a team who will support you in your gynaecology cancer care learning and experience, in return you will need to show commitment to self-direct your own studies to benefit the patients the team and yourself.
This is an exciting time for gynaecology, we welcome you to be part of our transformation!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced nurse with surgical and or cancer nursing experience. You will be joining a team who will support you in your gynaecology cancer care learning and experience, in return you will need to show commitment to self-direct your own studies to benefit the patients the team and yourself.
This is an exciting time for gynaecology, we welcome you to be part of our transformation!
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Degree or Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent knowledge and experience in the holistic assessment of patients
- Ability to assess psychological needs of patients
- Ability to demonstrate detailed clinical knowledge relating to the assessment of patients over the telephone
- Knowledge and experience of using the Ulysses reporting system
Desirable
- Aware of the Cancer clinical harm policy and escalation process
- Aware of the Cancer Somerset IT system
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Degree or Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent knowledge and experience in the holistic assessment of patients
- Ability to assess psychological needs of patients
- Ability to demonstrate detailed clinical knowledge relating to the assessment of patients over the telephone
- Knowledge and experience of using the Ulysses reporting system
Desirable
- Aware of the Cancer clinical harm policy and escalation process
- Aware of the Cancer Somerset IT system
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
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).
