Job summary
The Waltham Forest Women's Health Hub is seeking an experienced specialist Gynaecology Nurse to provide expert nursing service, advice, information, support and holistic care for gynaecology referrals in a multidisciplinary setting in the community. This role will involve providing supervision and training to Healthcare Assistant staff working within the Women's Health Hub, and managing a caseload of patients ensuring a high standard of evidence based nursing, gynaecological manage and discharge.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Gynaecology Nurse to help deliver and shape the future of women's health services within the NHS. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for women and have post registration experience in general or specialist gynaecological services, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post above, to join the Women and Children's Division at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Division has been rated Good by the CQC and is part of Barts Health NHS Trust, providing Women and Children's Services across East London.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a commitment to and passion for improving services and outcomes for patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Women's Health Hub (WHH) is a community-based integrated women's health and gynaecology service for non-urgent gynaecological conditions, to enable a more efficient patient pathway and flow and to improve patient experience. Referral triage, including advice and guidance, is a cornerstone of this model to ensure the most clinically appropriate care pathway for a patient is identified at the earliest possible stage. It will also support the development of a learning system, for example through feedback to referring clinicians.
The aim of the WHH is to improve access for women and girls to care in the right setting, first time, reduce pressure in secondary care and increase consistency and equity in primary care.
The post-holder will work as a Gynaecological clinical Nurse Specialist delivering an expert, specialist service to patients presenting in the Women's Health Hub in Waltham Forest. The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and have access to the full resources of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will based at the Women's Health Hub working with patients, as well as across Bart's Health focusing on supporting patients /relatives through their treatment.
This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to Gynaecological care.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registration experience in general or specialist gynaecological services.
- Experience as a band 6 experience in gynaecology.
- Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree or equivalent experience and knowledge.
- A gynaecology and or cancer qualification
- Experience in clinical research and audits
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of gynaecology and the patient treatment pathway
- Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
- Teaching and education course
- Marina coil incersions experience
- Pessary change experience
- Cervial smear
- Polyp removals
- Knowledge of menopause and its management
- Urogynaecological condition knowledge
- Management of menstrual disorders i.e. heavy bleeding
- Sexual health knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of gynaecology.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing Course
- Physical Assessment Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- degree level
- Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or gynaecology Related
Desirable
- Masters or PhD qualification
- Teaching and education course
- Womens Health Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registration experience in general or specialist gynaecological services.
- Experience as a band 6 experience in gynaecology.
- Possession of a 1st degree and evidence of working towards a Masters Degree or equivalent experience and knowledge.
- A gynaecology and or cancer qualification
- Experience in clinical research and audits
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of gynaecology and the patient treatment pathway
- Master's degree in nursing including modules regarding cancer care
- Teaching and education course
- Marina coil incersions experience
- Pessary change experience
- Cervial smear
- Polyp removals
- Knowledge of menopause and its management
- Urogynaecological condition knowledge
- Management of menstrual disorders i.e. heavy bleeding
- Sexual health knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Understanding of management of data
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities of gynaecology.
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing Course
- Physical Assessment Course
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse- degree level
- Degree Qualification in Nursing and/or gynaecology Related
Desirable
- Masters or PhD qualification
- Teaching and education course
- Womens Health Course
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).
