Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) Ward Manager

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

The aim of the role is to provide a quality service to women with a variety of Early Pregnancy Gynaecological conditions. The practitioner role delivers high quality evidence based care within this specialised field and maintains clinical excellence.

The post holder will practice as an expert within the specialty of Gynaecology and will provide professional advice to patients, carers and staff. The ward manager will be responsible for contributing to service development and redesign in line with the Trusts Strategic Direction.

The post holder will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential. Conduct the appraisal of staff; formulate the development of personal development plans by utilising the KSF framework in line with Trust policy.

They will have a responsibility to facilitate the collection of data and ensure that audit information is utilised to improve the efficiency of the service to incorporate new ways of working where necessary.

The post holder will also ensure that all staff is aware of and practice within Trust Health and Safety policy and guidelines and adhering to risk management strategies. Implement Trust policies relating to Child Protection and work closely with the multidisciplinary agencies and provide support for Staff.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the role is to provide a quality service to women with a variety of Early Pregnancy Gynaecological conditions. The practitioner role delivers high quality evidence based care within this specialised field and maintains clinical excellence.

The post holder will practice as an expert within the specialty of Gynaecology and will provide professional advice to patients, carers and staff. The ward manager will be responsible for contributing to service development and redesign in line with the Trusts Strategic Direction.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5287293

Job locations

Royal Stoke Maternity

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further details or contact Jill Whitaker, Deputy Director of Midwifery on 01782 672214.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further details or contact Jill Whitaker, Deputy Director of Midwifery on 01782 672214.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree/Masters educated supplemented with specialist training.
  • Gynaecology scanning qualification
  • Teaching qualification, mentorship or above

Desirable

  • Managerial Qualification

Knowledge, Skills, training and experience

Essential

  • Experience as a gynaecology nurse
  • Expert knowledge of early pregnancy gynaecology, analysis, judgement and plans of care which are evidence based in line with Trust and National Guidance of best practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree/Masters educated supplemented with specialist training.
  • Gynaecology scanning qualification
  • Teaching qualification, mentorship or above

Desirable

  • Managerial Qualification

Knowledge, Skills, training and experience

Essential

  • Experience as a gynaecology nurse
  • Expert knowledge of early pregnancy gynaecology, analysis, judgement and plans of care which are evidence based in line with Trust and National Guidance of best practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Maternity

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Maternity

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Midwifery/Gynaecology Lead

Jill Whitaker

jill.whitaker@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672214

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5287293

Job locations

Royal Stoke Maternity

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


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