Job summary
An opportunity for a full-time Band 5 nurse has arisen in the Gynaecology Nursing Team based Watford Hospital.
The post will be part of the Gynae Ambulatory team (GACU) and will support patients undergoing a variety of gynaecology tests, procedures and surgeries.
Your core days will be Mon-Fri doing long shifts. As part of the gynae nursing team there will be a requirement to support other gynae clinics as required.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate would contribute towards sharing best practice within the gynaecology department and Trust wide.
They would actively work towards regularly taking charge, prioritising workload according to changing clinical need and external demands.
Acting professionally, setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and seek out opportunities for teaching others.
Participate in staff education and development where able, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide all care to patients with gynaecology conditions and/or undergoing gynaecology procedures and surgeries without supervision and be able to demonstrate correct processes, supervise unqualified and junior staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Work with the ward sister/charge nurse and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide all care to patients with gynaecology conditions and/or undergoing gynaecology procedures and surgeries without supervision and be able to demonstrate correct processes, supervise unqualified and junior staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Work with the ward sister/charge nurse and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RN - 1st Level. Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Training / mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of up to date nursing practices.
- Knowledge to nurse patients in an ambulatory setting.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with gynaecology issues - this could be on a placement as a student.
Desirable
- Previous working experience in Gynaecology.
- Previous working experience of pregnancy loss/miscarriage.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RN - 1st Level. Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Training / mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of up to date nursing practices.
- Knowledge to nurse patients in an ambulatory setting.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with gynaecology issues - this could be on a placement as a student.
Desirable
- Previous working experience in Gynaecology.
- Previous working experience of pregnancy loss/miscarriage.
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).
