Job summary
We are currently a small team within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust caring for patients referred with gynaecological problems within the Surgical Oncology Directorate.
We have been given an exciting opportunity to expand the service to increase capacity for patientsand to bring waiting times down.
We are looking for a kind, caring and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the team and support the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology Services at Guy's Hospital in the Out-Patient environment.
Patient care is our priority and we are proud of the service and carewe deliver.
We also recognise the importance of looking after each other and working as a team.
If you share our passion for providing excellent patient care in a supportive and collaborative working environment we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
A key role in supporting the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Clinic teams.
Provide a link between the two departments to promote safe and efficient
care to those using the service.
Ensure clinics are organised, appropriately staffed and safe for patients
and clinicians.
Assist with Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology Procedures.
Support patients throughout their pathway acting as patient advocate where necessary.
Provide clinical advice and guidance with appropriate training.
Ensure failsafe processes are carried out efficiently and accurately.
General management and organisation of the department.
Team management and support including staff rota and PDRs for junior staff.
Undertake Cervical Screening Sample Taker training to provide Nurse-Led Cytology clinics.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within the gynaecology oncology directorate in an outpatient environment.
The postholder will ensure a safe and efficient service for patients attending for Colposcopy and Rapid Access gynaecology procedures.
At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the department and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will be a key member in the development of the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology service.
They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
They will ensure the safety and well-being of services users, always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
They will undertake training to provide a nurse led cervical screening clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within the gynaecology oncology directorate in an outpatient environment.
The postholder will ensure a safe and efficient service for patients attending for Colposcopy and Rapid Access gynaecology procedures.
At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the department and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will be a key member in the development of the Colposcopy and Rapid Access Gynaecology service.
They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
They will ensure the safety and well-being of services users, always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
They will undertake training to provide a nurse led cervical screening clinic.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Cervical Screening Sample taker
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in gynaecology
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work as an effective team member
Desirable
- IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Cervical Screening Sample taker
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in gynaecology
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work as an effective team member
Desirable
- IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
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).
