Job summary
The Waltham Forest Women's Health Hub is seeking a 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.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a 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.
This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities relating to Gynaecological care. The post holder will join the existing Gynaecology clinical nurse specialists and have close working relationships with the gynaecology team at Whipps Cross Hospital. There will likely also be some shared learning opportunities with the Women's Health Hub team in Tower Hamlets. The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.
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
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 knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist course (or experience) in caring for Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgical patients
- Practice assessor course or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Gynaecology Course / Women's Health Course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in post registration experience including and experience within Gynaecology
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgery.
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- BSc or working towards
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of gynaecology and the patient treatment pathway.
- Knowledge of menopause and its management.
- Urogynaecological conditions knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Intravenous accreditation
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgical patients
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
Desirable
- Cervical smear.
- PCA/Epidural infusion.
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- Computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to be able to improve current job performance
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Division.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to identify and take action when they or others undermine equality and diversity
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist course (or experience) in caring for Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgical patients
- Practice assessor course or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Gynaecology Course / Women's Health Course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in post registration experience including and experience within Gynaecology
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgery.
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
- BSc or working towards
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of gynaecology and the patient treatment pathway.
- Knowledge of menopause and its management.
- Urogynaecological conditions knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Intravenous accreditation
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology and Surgical patients
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
Desirable
- Cervical smear.
- PCA/Epidural infusion.
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- Computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to be able to improve current job performance
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Division.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to identify and take action when they or others undermine equality and diversity
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
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).
