Job summary
The Grace Centre; located within the Old Building of Musgrove Park Hospital; provides diagnostic facilities for patients referred to both Gynae Oncology and general Gynaecology services.
The role of the registered nurse is to provide support and assistance with procedures undertaken by either the specialist nursing team or Consultants. Procedures such as colposcopy; hysteroscopy and other intimate examinations are undertaken across the week. The registered nurse will be proactive and supportive to patients and their family at all times.
There is also the potential for the registered nurse to undertake (following appropriate training) cervical smears as an independent practitioner.
The RN will be a key part of the multi professional team
Please ensure you make contact with Grace Centre to ensure you fully understand the role
Main duties of the job
Please refer to job description for full details
The role of the registered nurse is to provide support and assistance with procedures undertaken by either the specialist nursing team or Consultants. Procedures such as colposcopy; hysteroscopy and other intimate examinations are undertaken across the week.
The registered nurse will be proactive and supportive to patients and their family at all times.
Demonstrate advanced communication skills when supporting and providing information to patients and their families in what is often emotional times
Ensure practice within the outpatient setting is undertaken in accordance with National and Local guidance; including the safe handling of equipment and specimens as an example.
The post holder is required during clinical sessions to inform and offer psychological support to patents and the families of patients who are undergoing diagnostic tests. This requires the use of highly complex communication skills such as listening, counselling, informing, advising, negotiating and motivating.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description attached for full details of the position. Responsibilities include:
- Awareness and responsible for setting up clinics including Colposcopy, Postmenopausal Bleeding clinic, Menstrual Dysfunction Clinic, Rapid Access Clinic, Polyp clinic and Smear clinic on a daily
- Ensure practice within the outpatient setting is undertaken in accordance with National and Local guidance; including the safe handling of equipment and specimens as an example.
- Respond to patients queries in a timely fashion; this may include offering information pertaining to a procedure they may be undergoing.
- Using experience and acquired knowledge to advise clinical colleagues of standard speciality practice to avoid delay in patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description attached for full details of the position. Responsibilities include:
- Awareness and responsible for setting up clinics including Colposcopy, Postmenopausal Bleeding clinic, Menstrual Dysfunction Clinic, Rapid Access Clinic, Polyp clinic and Smear clinic on a daily
- Ensure practice within the outpatient setting is undertaken in accordance with National and Local guidance; including the safe handling of equipment and specimens as an example.
- Respond to patients queries in a timely fashion; this may include offering information pertaining to a procedure they may be undergoing.
- Using experience and acquired knowledge to advise clinical colleagues of standard speciality practice to avoid delay in patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in Women's Health
- Completion of Cervical Screening Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues relating to Women's Health
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care in an outpatients / day care setting
- Experience of supporting women during intimate examinations
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with outpatient / day care procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Post basic qualification in Women's Health
- Completion of Cervical Screening Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues relating to Women's Health
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care in an outpatients / day care setting
- Experience of supporting women during intimate examinations
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with outpatient / day care procedures
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).
