Job summary
This post is based within the Womens Health Centre, EPAU, ACS and Gynaecology at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with knowledge and experience in the Early pregnancy, abortion care and gynaecology.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to demonstrate sound clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Gynaecology Nurse Sonographer to join our established, friendly and supportive team. The Women's Health Centre is a dedicated outpatient gynaecology unit.
The unit comprises of a number of gynaecology services including Early Pregnancy, Acute Gynaecology, Abortion Care Services, Colposcopy, Endometriosis Clinics, General Gynaecology and Emergency Gynaecology Services.
We are looking for a committed and experienced Nurse Specialist & Sonographer with clinical ultrasound experience and the relevant skills and clinical knowledge within early pregnancy & gynaecology to work within this nurse led service. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, and will be motivated to provide a high quality service to our patients.
The post holder will work with clinical nurse specialist team working within the unit with regards to the ongoing development of the early pregnancy, emergency & acute gynaecology service with support from the, Sonographer, Lead Consultants for Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy
You should be a forward thinking individual who can work independently in support of the imaging requirements for women's health. You will also possess the necessary leadership/management qualities to enhance the delivery of this service.
The post is currently being offered as full-time. The hours of work will be covered Monday to Friday and an alternate Saturday.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Main duties include:
- To be compassionate and knowledgeable working in EPAU/ACS.
- Ensure timely running of clinics and scan appointments.
- Effective communication with the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT)
- Support colleagues in clinical decision making and patient care.
- Ensure high standard of documentation is maintained.
- Apply relevant policies, guidelines and procedures to clinical duties.
- Participate ongoing in data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit.
Person specification Education / Qualification Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with experience
- Early pregnancy and gynaecology scanning qualification
Desirable criteria
- ANP course or willing to undertake
- Degree level of education
Skills / Abilities Essential criteria
- Advanced patient assessment and history taking skills
- IT skills in accessing and entering electronic data in clinical systems.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable criteria
- Venipuncture and Cannulation
Experience Essential criteria
- Substantive post registration experience
- Specialist experience in EPAU/ACS/Ultrasound
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, consent.
Trust Values Essential criteria
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Main duties include:
- To be compassionate and knowledgeable working in EPAU/ACS.
- Ensure timely running of clinics and scan appointments.
- Effective communication with the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT)
- Support colleagues in clinical decision making and patient care.
- Ensure high standard of documentation is maintained.
- Apply relevant policies, guidelines and procedures to clinical duties.
- Participate ongoing in data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit.
Person specification Education / Qualification Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with experience
- Early pregnancy and gynaecology scanning qualification
Desirable criteria
- ANP course or willing to undertake
- Degree level of education
Skills / Abilities Essential criteria
- Advanced patient assessment and history taking skills
- IT skills in accessing and entering electronic data in clinical systems.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable criteria
- Venipuncture and Cannulation
Experience Essential criteria
- Substantive post registration experience
- Specialist experience in EPAU/ACS/Ultrasound
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, consent.
Trust Values Essential criteria
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications RN & Sonographer
Essential
- RN & Sonographer
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Working towards a masters
- nursing prescribing course
- leadership experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications RN & Sonographer
Essential
- RN & Sonographer
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Working towards a masters
- nursing prescribing course
- leadership experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values
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).
