Job summary
Gynaecology and Fertility Private Outpatients Sister (Fixed term)
Band 6Full Time - 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday and occasional weekends.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Outpatients Nurse to support our Private services and to join the team in our large and successful Centre of Reproductive Medicine located at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
The successful candidate will be expected to have strong Gynaecology experience and have some knowledge of aspects of Fertility Nursing. This includes supporting patients throughout their investigations, treatment and follow-up. Also managing specialist Gynaecological procedures such as Outpatient Hysteroscopy, HyCosy and Colposcopy.
Working closely with the Private consultants in providing the highest quality of Care to Private patients.
Main duties of the job
Applicants require a minimum of two years post-registration experience at the time of application and the confidence to take on the responsibilities of a specialist role. You will also need to demonstrate a mature outlook, have excellent communication skills, be motivated to provide the highest standards of nursing care and show a genuine interest in working in this area.
Some flexibility in working hours is required to ensure service cover. In return, we can offer you full on-the-job training in a supportive multi-disciplinary team and an interesting and rewarding job role, as well as access to formal study and supported attendance at relevant conferences and study days.
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 unit is currently open Monday to Friday 8am 6pm. With some clinics running until 8pm and a potential for weekend clinic cover in the future.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please email Lead Nurse Deborah Wall on deborah.wall1@nhs.net or telephone 0207 767 3302
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 12months.
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.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within ourorganization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit is currently open Monday to Friday 8am 6pm. With some clinics running until 8pm and a potential for weekend clinic cover in the future.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please email Lead Nurse Deborah Wall on deborah.wall1@nhs.net or telephone 0207 767 3302
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 12months.
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.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within ourorganization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- 3 years post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year's recent experience within the appropriate specialty
- Mentorship in Practice course or equivalent
- Experience of managing Fertility patients - treatment protocols, organizing pre treatment tests, Fertility Nurse Consultations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous Outpatient Experience
- Experience in mentoring and supporting Junior staff
- Eperience in Mentoring Students on placement
- Experience in shift coordination and taking charge in absence of seniors
Desirable
- Previous Leadership experience
- Experience in Problem Solving
- Complaint management
- Conflict management
- Previous Performance Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key issues pertaining to Outpatients care
- Ability to facilitate change
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Ability to act as a Positive role model
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care.
- Ability to demonstrate Effective decision making
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
- Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Trust.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Experience of Wound management in a nurse led dressings Clinic setting
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Simple Sickness management.
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Interview skills
- Computer/IT skills
- Awareness of Budget Constraints issues
Other
Essential
- Assertiveness skills
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- 3 years post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year's recent experience within the appropriate specialty
- Mentorship in Practice course or equivalent
- Experience of managing Fertility patients - treatment protocols, organizing pre treatment tests, Fertility Nurse Consultations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous Outpatient Experience
- Experience in mentoring and supporting Junior staff
- Eperience in Mentoring Students on placement
- Experience in shift coordination and taking charge in absence of seniors
Desirable
- Previous Leadership experience
- Experience in Problem Solving
- Complaint management
- Conflict management
- Previous Performance Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key issues pertaining to Outpatients care
- Ability to facilitate change
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Ability to act as a Positive role model
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care.
- Ability to demonstrate Effective decision making
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
- Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Trust.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Experience of Wound management in a nurse led dressings Clinic setting
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Simple Sickness management.
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Interview skills
- Computer/IT skills
- Awareness of Budget Constraints issues
Other
Essential
- Assertiveness skills
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
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).
