Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Gynaecology Staff Nurse

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Gynaecology Outpatient and Early Pregnancy Unit. Working alongside the nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, nurses and Health Care Assistants to provide gynaecology care to women. The post offers an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in providing early pregnancy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy and menopause care to women referred to our services. By supporting all aspects of care delivered the successful post holder will gain exposure to a variety of Gynaecological and early pregnancy conditions.

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in an outpatient setting, having regard for relevant policies using evidence base nursing.

The post holder will provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.

Main duties of the job

Support the triage of referrals to the early pregnancy unit.

Work alongside clinicians when a patient undergoes ultrasound scans, hysteroscopies, colposcopies and other Gynaecological appointments and procedures to provide chaperoning, support and privacy and dignity for patients

Undertake phlebotomy for the monitoring and surveillance of early pregnancy conditions, preparation for emergency and elective surgery

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF7781

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.

Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.

Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.

Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.

Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.

Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.

Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

1st level registration NMC

Desirable

Degree level

Experience

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to formulate and verbalise views
Able to anticipate and forward plan

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Able to recognise stress in self and others and support colleagues through stressful situations.
Patient focused
Reflective

Desirable

Computer literate

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

1st level registration NMC

Desirable

Degree level

Experience

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to formulate and verbalise views
Able to anticipate and forward plan

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Able to recognise stress in self and others and support colleagues through stressful situations.
Patient focused
Reflective

Desirable

Computer literate

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)