Job summary
Band 4- Nursing Associate
We have an exciting new role for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our friendly gynaecology team, on the Jasmine Suite.
We are a busy gynaecology outpatient unit based at Stepping Hill Hospital within the division of women's & children's. We have a dedicated team of Specialist Nurses, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Clerical team all working together to provide a quality service. Currently our clinics run over 5 days and cover a wide range of Women's Health issues Including, General Gynaecology, Colposcopy, Oncology, Fertility, Hysteroscopy and Uro-gynaecology.
We value our staff and encourage training and progression, somebody with some previous gynaecology experience would be an advantage to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
As a successful applicant you should have good communication skills, be reliable and flexible as working pattern may vary on a week-to-week basis due to clinic demands. As part of your role you would be expected to Set up and over see clinics, Chaperone /assist medical staff/Specialist nurses with clinical procedures.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is varied & will include running general gynaecology clinics, assisting with colposcopy & hysteroscopy treatments, recording information on clinical databases, producing audits, training junior staff.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is varied & will include running general gynaecology clinics, assisting with colposcopy & hysteroscopy treatments, recording information on clinical databases, producing audits, training junior staff.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Reg Nurse associate / Asst Practitioner
Desirable
- GCSES C or above (4-9 new GCSEs) (maths and English) or Functional Skills Level 2
- Relevant post reg courses / evidence of continuing development
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Evidence of cont prof development
Experience
Essential
- Working within health care setting
- Expereince of supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of community
- Experience of working with complex children
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Work in team and on own/ use own initiative
- Resource management
- Problem solving
- Motivated and shows enthusiasm and a positive can do approach
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
- Demonstrates care and compassion and dignity and respect
- Effective communication- written / verbal
Other
Essential
- Flexible and can work shifts
- Driving license and access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Reg Nurse associate / Asst Practitioner
Desirable
- GCSES C or above (4-9 new GCSEs) (maths and English) or Functional Skills Level 2
- Relevant post reg courses / evidence of continuing development
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Evidence of cont prof development
Experience
Essential
- Working within health care setting
- Expereince of supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of community
- Experience of working with complex children
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Work in team and on own/ use own initiative
- Resource management
- Problem solving
- Motivated and shows enthusiasm and a positive can do approach
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
- Demonstrates care and compassion and dignity and respect
- Effective communication- written / verbal
Other
Essential
- Flexible and can work shifts
- Driving license and access to a vehicle
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).
