Job summary
Have you always wanted to work within Women's Health?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse post within the supportive friendly team on the Gynaecology Day and Ambulatory Unit at Worthing Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering efficient and holistic patient care to patients.
The Gynaecology Day Unit provides care and support to patients requiring urgent assessment. The Ambulatory Unit delivers outpatient care to patients attending the Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Rapid Access (two-week rule suspected cancer) and Early Pregnancy Clinics. The role will involve supporting patients and clinicians to sensitively deliver a consistent high standard of care.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of gynaecological conditions. They will be supported by a team of clinicians, nurses, nursing associates and healthcare assistants tohelp ensure that patients receive the highest quality care possible.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a holistic, adaptable and caring approach to their work and be highly effective communicators with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
This is a part time post of 24 hours within a department that mainly works Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 20:00 on a shift basis; however some extended hours or weekend work may be required at times.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care and assist with theassessment and delivery of care, ensuring that all interactions with patients and staff are appropriate and of the highest quality.
Demonstrate exemplary communication and customer relation skills; positively promoting and influencing staff attitudes, knowledge and behaviour in line with the Trust Vision 'We Care'. Assist and support with the smooth running of Early Pregnancy, Hysteroscopy, Minor Procedure, Colposcopy, Rapid Access clinics and the Gynaecology Day Unit; including regularly taking charge.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Providing and receiving complex or sensitive information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This includes complex issues around the Mental Capacity Act, child protection and vulnerable adults, along with safeguarding assessments.
- Effectively communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive & compassionate manner where the atmosphere may be emotive, distressing and /or antagonistic. This may require persuasive and reassurance skills.
- Provide health education and information to patients and their carers.
- Interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.
- Assists in the resolution of any conflicts within the clinical area, resolving informal complaints locally and assisting in the investigations of and response to formal complaints as required.
Service Delivery and Improvement
- Works within the team and manages own workload on a day-to-day basis but occasionally acts as shift co-ordinator, allocating staff and organising cover for staff shortages to cover unexpected sickness.
- Follows local policies, protocols and national policy to ensure KPI and targets are met whilst delivering a safe and evidence based high quality service to clients.
- Contribute to clinical governance and risk assessment and ensure formal reporting and recording of any adverse incidents in line with Trust Policies.
- Ensure accurate data entry by self to enable reports to be pulled that will support audit requirements and production of dashboards.
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.
- Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to support the smooth running of the department at all times.
- Undertakes audits as necessary for own role.
People Management and Development
- Provides supervision for HCAs, receptionists, students and Nursing Associates on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates own role to new staff and supports the training of new staff and apprentices, including acting as a Practice Supervisor or Assessor to students.
- Acts as unit/clinic coordinator as part of own development and ensures cover is adequate for subsequent shifts.
- Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.
Patient Care Delivery
- Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.
- Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.
- Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view.
- Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team at all times.
- Identify incidences of concern to either patients or staff and deal effectively with the consequences, completing the appropriate documentation and escalate to line manager.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Providing and receiving complex or sensitive information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This includes complex issues around the Mental Capacity Act, child protection and vulnerable adults, along with safeguarding assessments.
- Effectively communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive & compassionate manner where the atmosphere may be emotive, distressing and /or antagonistic. This may require persuasive and reassurance skills.
- Provide health education and information to patients and their carers.
- Interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.
- Assists in the resolution of any conflicts within the clinical area, resolving informal complaints locally and assisting in the investigations of and response to formal complaints as required.
Service Delivery and Improvement
- Works within the team and manages own workload on a day-to-day basis but occasionally acts as shift co-ordinator, allocating staff and organising cover for staff shortages to cover unexpected sickness.
- Follows local policies, protocols and national policy to ensure KPI and targets are met whilst delivering a safe and evidence based high quality service to clients.
- Contribute to clinical governance and risk assessment and ensure formal reporting and recording of any adverse incidents in line with Trust Policies.
- Ensure accurate data entry by self to enable reports to be pulled that will support audit requirements and production of dashboards.
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.
- Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to support the smooth running of the department at all times.
- Undertakes audits as necessary for own role.
People Management and Development
- Provides supervision for HCAs, receptionists, students and Nursing Associates on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates own role to new staff and supports the training of new staff and apprentices, including acting as a Practice Supervisor or Assessor to students.
- Acts as unit/clinic coordinator as part of own development and ensures cover is adequate for subsequent shifts.
- Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.
Patient Care Delivery
- Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.
- Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.
- Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view.
- Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team at all times.
- Identify incidences of concern to either patients or staff and deal effectively with the consequences, completing the appropriate documentation and escalate to line manager.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Essential abnd desirable
Essential
- RN
- Some experience as an RN in acute setting
- Demonstrates an interest in Women's Health
Desirable
- Evidence of Gynaecology experience in clinical setting
- Counselling skills
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Person Specification
Essential abnd desirable
Essential
- RN
- Some experience as an RN in acute setting
- Demonstrates an interest in Women's Health
Desirable
- Evidence of Gynaecology experience in clinical setting
- Counselling skills
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
