Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 12 Months
The NNUH is in the heart of East Anglia. Norwich is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. It is the perfect location to enjoy the contrasts of one of England's most picturesque counties - from glorious open countryside and traditional villages to the unspoilt tranquility of the Norfolk Broads with the contrast of the vibrant historic city of Norwich. Norwich with its magnificent cathedral and cobbled streets is ranked in the Top 10 shopping cities in the UK as well as being popular for the arts, culture, music, nightlife, and tourism.
Gynaecology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital covers an Inpatient Ward, Outpatient Department and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. Cley is a dynamic and well supported Gynaecology ward with a busy turnover of patients. We take our own direct emergency admissions, and we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Hysteroscopy team within our Gynaecology department to provide expert nursing care and management of Hysteroscopy patients.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have gynaecological experience and will be responsible for supporting the Senior Hysteroscopy nurse to develop and co-ordinate the Hysteroscopy service within the Gynaecology Department, supporting patients across the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and other agencies. The post-holder will be required to provide clinical leadership, advice, and education in Hysteroscopy, providing nurse led clinics and delivering high quality care for patients requiring the service.
Once training is complete, the post holder will provide higher levels of decision making and clinical judgement. They will ensure that patients health needs are assessed, treated, managed, implemented, and evaluated in partnership with patients, and provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients, and relatives.
The post holder will participate in the provision of specialist education and training programmes for health care professionals and other professional groups caring for Gynaecology patients. They will work in conjunction with the medical team. They will also utilise clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, in order to monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a source of expert advice and information about hysteroscopy to nurses and doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Providing a high standard, quality service inclusive of formulating individual management plans and follow up care and advice.
- Independently review the patients results, advising appropriate follow up and management in relation to the result including dictating letters to patients, clinicians and GPs
- Co-ordinate the care and provision of services for patients with menstrual dysfunction ensuring continuity of evidence-based care.
- To discuss medical and surgical treatment options and obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given.
- Identify patients requiring cervical smears and perform necessary procedure in the outpatient hysteroscopy clinic. Requires smear course.
- To participate in outpatient clinics with medical colleagues seeing new and reviewing patients.
- Caseload management of women attending the outpatient hysteroscopy service.
- To give advice to patients regarding what to expect before, during and after procedures and to ensure this is supported by appropriate written information overseen by the Lead Consultant for Hysteroscopy
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a source of expert advice and information about hysteroscopy to nurses and doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Providing a high standard, quality service inclusive of formulating individual management plans and follow up care and advice.
- Independently review the patients results, advising appropriate follow up and management in relation to the result including dictating letters to patients, clinicians and GPs
- Co-ordinate the care and provision of services for patients with menstrual dysfunction ensuring continuity of evidence-based care.
- To discuss medical and surgical treatment options and obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given.
- Identify patients requiring cervical smears and perform necessary procedure in the outpatient hysteroscopy clinic. Requires smear course.
- To participate in outpatient clinics with medical colleagues seeing new and reviewing patients.
- Caseload management of women attending the outpatient hysteroscopy service.
- To give advice to patients regarding what to expect before, during and after procedures and to ensure this is supported by appropriate written information overseen by the Lead Consultant for Hysteroscopy
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Desirable
- BSGE accredited nurse hysteroscopy course to Masters Level (Level 7)
- MSc in Clinical Education / Advance Nurse Practice (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to drive/travel as necessary (Cromer Hospital)
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Desirable
- BSGE accredited nurse hysteroscopy course to Masters Level (Level 7)
- MSc in Clinical Education / Advance Nurse Practice (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to drive/travel as necessary (Cromer Hospital)
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
