Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Gynaecology team at the Princess Royal Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for women's health to develop specialist skills within both inpatient and outpatient gynaecology services.
In this 23-hour post, you will primarily work on our Gynaecology Ward, providing high-quality nursing care to patients admitted for elective procedures as well as those presenting with acute gynaecological emergencies. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, delivering safe, evidence-based care and promoting a positive patient experience.
Alongside ward work, the role includes supporting activity within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department. You will assist in specialist clinics such as hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and general gynaecology, helping to ensure smooth clinic flow and providing empathetic, patient-centred care in often sensitive situations.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge and develop specialist skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. We are committed to professional growth and will provide training, supervision, and ongoing development to help you thrive in the post.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality, compassionate nursing care to women admitted to the Gynaecology Ward for elective surgical procedures and emergency presentations. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring safe and effective delivery of evidence based practice.Support the management of patients undergoing elective gynaecology surgery, including pre operative preparation, post operative care, pain management, and discharge planning.Deliver timely and appropriate care to patients attending with acute gynaecological conditions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe clinical decision making.Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, healthcare assistants and allied health professionals to provide seamless patient care and maintain excellent communication.Participate in gynaecology outpatient clinics, including assisting with hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and general gynaecology procedures, ensuring safe patient flow and maintaining a supportive clinical environment.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide safe, evidencebased nursing care to patients on the Gynaecology Ward, including pre and postoperative care, postanaesthetic monitoring, and management of acute gynaecological conditions.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring all care is delivered to a high professional standard.
- Recognise, escalate and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, using clinical judgement and Trust protocols.
- Support patients undergoing elective surgery, assisting in pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
- Deliver compassionate care to women presenting with emergency gynaecological problems such as miscarriage, pelvic pain, and early pregnancy complications (excluding EPAU provision where separate).
- Act as a patient advocate during episodes of vulnerable or sensitive care.
Outpatient Clinics - Assist in gynaecology outpatient clinics including hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and general gynaecology.
- Prepare clinic rooms, equipment and instrumentation, ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
- Support clinicians during procedures, offering reassurance, maintaining privacy and dignity, and providing postprocedure information to patients.
- Promote smooth clinic flow and contribute to an efficient, supportive outpatient environment.
Communication & Teamwork - Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, HCAs, and allied professionals to ensure joinedup, safe patient care.
- Provide clear, sensitive communication to patients and relatives, including health education and discharge advice.
- Contribute to effective handovers, ward rounds, MDT meetings, and escalation processes.
- Support a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with Trust values.
Professional Standards - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
- Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding, infection control and risk management requirements.
- Participate in incident reporting, audits, and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
Education & Development - Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training to maintain and enhance clinical skills within gynaecology.
- Participate in training related to hysteroscopy and colposcopy support, early pregnancy care, and other relevant competencies.
- Support the orientation, mentorship and supervision of student nurses, new starters, and less experienced colleagues.
- Take part in reflective practice and contribute to a learningpositive environment.
Leadership & Service Contribution - Contribute to the smooth daytoday running of the ward and clinics, prioritising workload safely and effectively.
- Participate in Trust and departmental quality initiatives, helping to improve patient experience and service delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect within both clinical areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide safe, evidencebased nursing care to patients on the Gynaecology Ward, including pre and postoperative care, postanaesthetic monitoring, and management of acute gynaecological conditions.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring all care is delivered to a high professional standard.
- Recognise, escalate and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, using clinical judgement and Trust protocols.
- Support patients undergoing elective surgery, assisting in pre-operative assessment, preparation, and discharge planning.
- Deliver compassionate care to women presenting with emergency gynaecological problems such as miscarriage, pelvic pain, and early pregnancy complications (excluding EPAU provision where separate).
- Act as a patient advocate during episodes of vulnerable or sensitive care.
Outpatient Clinics - Assist in gynaecology outpatient clinics including hysteroscopy, colposcopy, and general gynaecology.
- Prepare clinic rooms, equipment and instrumentation, ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
- Support clinicians during procedures, offering reassurance, maintaining privacy and dignity, and providing postprocedure information to patients.
- Promote smooth clinic flow and contribute to an efficient, supportive outpatient environment.
Communication & Teamwork - Work collaboratively with medical staff, specialist nurses, HCAs, and allied professionals to ensure joinedup, safe patient care.
- Provide clear, sensitive communication to patients and relatives, including health education and discharge advice.
- Contribute to effective handovers, ward rounds, MDT meetings, and escalation processes.
- Support a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with Trust values.
Professional Standards - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
- Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding, infection control and risk management requirements.
- Participate in incident reporting, audits, and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
Education & Development - Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training to maintain and enhance clinical skills within gynaecology.
- Participate in training related to hysteroscopy and colposcopy support, early pregnancy care, and other relevant competencies.
- Support the orientation, mentorship and supervision of student nurses, new starters, and less experienced colleagues.
- Take part in reflective practice and contribute to a learningpositive environment.
Leadership & Service Contribution - Contribute to the smooth daytoday running of the ward and clinics, prioritising workload safely and effectively.
- Participate in Trust and departmental quality initiatives, helping to improve patient experience and service delivery.
- Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect within both clinical areas.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Gynaecology experience
- Outpatient experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Gynaecology experience
- Outpatient experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
