Job summary
Band 5 Gynaecology Staff Nurse- Gynaecology Outpatients and Colposcopy
We are looking for a Passionate, compassionate and dedicated Part Time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Gynaecology Outpatient and Colposcopy team at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion caring for Women undergoing all aspects of gynaecological care.
As Staff Nurse, you will be working alongside a supportive and committed multi-disciplinary team. This post will include, coordinating care and chaperoning the patients attending gynaecology outpatients, assisting in the colposcopy clinics and also those attending the gynaecology termination clinic. There will be opportunities for you to develop and expand within your role. You can expect to receive in house training from the Gynaecology Outpatient Sisters and other members of the team. Excellent communication skills, a friendly approachable nature and the ability to manage your own workload are required. Previous gynaecology experience is desirable but not essential.
We are a dynamic unit which treats a wide range of Gynaecological conditions. We run a termination service on the gynaecology ward, which you may be required to partake in, therefore it is vital you do not have a conscientious objection to this procedure.
Main duties of the job
Chaperoning in all gynaecology and colposcopy clinics.
Supporting Clinicians and CNSs
Undertaking additional tasks required within the department- i.e audits, data collection
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.
If you believe you are the nurse we are looking for we would like to hear from you and recommend that you contact Rachel Maguire sister (rachel.maguire@wsh.nhs.uk ) or Becky Touchin (Rebekah.touchin@wsh.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.
If you believe you are the nurse we are looking for we would like to hear from you and recommend that you contact Rachel Maguire sister (rachel.maguire@wsh.nhs.uk ) or Becky Touchin (Rebekah.touchin@wsh.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- An interest in Womens Health and previous experience in gynaecology or related area.
- Previous experience working in an outpatient setting.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines
- Ability to work as a team player or individually
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in nursing practice and willing to share knowledge with colleagues
- Teaching skills
Management
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to co-ordinate outpatient clinics
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- Attention to detail
- Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviours towards staff members, patients and Relatives
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- An interest in Womens Health and previous experience in gynaecology or related area.
- Previous experience working in an outpatient setting.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines
- Ability to work as a team player or individually
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current changes in nursing practice and willing to share knowledge with colleagues
- Teaching skills
Management
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to co-ordinate outpatient clinics
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- Attention to detail
- Polite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviours towards staff members, patients and Relatives
Desirable
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).
