Job summary
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families within Gynae Services. This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in the Colposcopy service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the clinic sessions within Gynae Outpatients, delivering skilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate. Participate in clinic sessions within the gynaecology Outpatients
Undertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise patient care without supervision.
About us
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and theirfamilies within Gynae Services. This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in theColposcopy service.The post holder will have completed the necessary training to facilitate independentpractice as a Nurse Colposcopist.The post holder will participate in the clinic sessions within Gynae Outpatients, deliveringskilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate. Participate in clinic sessions within thegynaecology OutpatientsUndertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate andprioritise patient care without supervision.To improve standards of care and promote a seamless service within the multidisciplinaryprofessional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, Colposcopymanagement, education, research and audit professional activities, considering directorateand corporate objectives and within clinical governance framework.Participate in regular multidisciplinary meetings for Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and theirfamilies within Gynae Services. This will involve working in Gynae Outpatients in theColposcopy service.The post holder will have completed the necessary training to facilitate independentpractice as a Nurse Colposcopist.The post holder will participate in the clinic sessions within Gynae Outpatients, deliveringskilled nursing care and act as a patient advocate. Participate in clinic sessions within thegynaecology OutpatientsUndertake Colposcopy clinics and be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate andprioritise patient care without supervision.To improve standards of care and promote a seamless service within the multidisciplinaryprofessional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, Colposcopymanagement, education, research and audit professional activities, considering directorateand corporate objectives and within clinical governance framework.Participate in regular multidisciplinary meetings for Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse Colposcopist
- Educated to Registered Nurse
- Proven ability to study at Degree level
Desirable
- Proven ability to study at Master's level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Women's Health
- Extensive knowledge of female pelvic anatomy and gynaecological conditions
- Previous experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in undertaking audit/ research
- Knowledge of Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services and the needs of the patient
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management skills
- Ability to carry out full range of duties associated with the post (limited amount of bending and lifting), with any aids and adaptations, which may be appropriate
- Critical analysis and decision making skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse Colposcopist
- Educated to Registered Nurse
- Proven ability to study at Degree level
Desirable
- Proven ability to study at Master's level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Women's Health
- Extensive knowledge of female pelvic anatomy and gynaecological conditions
- Previous experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in undertaking audit/ research
- Knowledge of Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy services and the needs of the patient
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management skills
- Ability to carry out full range of duties associated with the post (limited amount of bending and lifting), with any aids and adaptations, which may be appropriate
- Critical analysis and decision making skills
Desirable
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).
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