Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Clinical Educator 12
month secondment within the Gynaecology Department at Mid Yorkshire NHS
Teaching Trust. This position will be primarily at Pinderfields Hospital on the
Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) and Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) but also
supporting Gynaecology Outpatients. Which is based over the three sites to
include Dewsbury Hospital and Pontefract Hospital.
Have you
completed the Gynaecology Nurse Practitioner qualification and have experience
in Clinical Education within Gynaecology?
Are you
someone who has effective leadership and team working qualities, and has a
commitment to ensure a high quality standard of patient care is performed and
delivered?
We are
looking for someone who is enthusiastic about women's health and has a passion
to be involved in continuing to develop the services provided in gynaecology
outpatients.
As an
experienced nurse you will be working with a friendly and motivated team of
Registered and non-registered nursing staff, and working with Matron in
Gynaecology to improve and develop the service.
The role
involves working closely with the medical team in supporting patients who
attend the gynaecology assessment unit. Supporting and developing nurses in
their role within the unit and developing the unit to meet the needs of the
current population and demands
If you are
ready for a new challenge and want to work with a great team apply today!
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Nurse/Charge Nurse/clinical educator you would be required to be competent in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with a range of gynaecological conditions in the Gynaecology assessment unit. Along side of this be able to support patients in early pregnancy with pregnancy loss at nurse practitioner level
You will undertake investigations to support diagnosing and treating patients who attend the service.
The post holder will also be actively supporting the development of the band 6, 5 and 4 nursing staff to gain further skills in the speciality. Along side management responsibilities such as Audits, staff engagement and roster management.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice.
Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service).
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice.
Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service).
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working
- autonomously within gynaecology acute assessment at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care
- Clinical Educator experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Experience of audit, research and evidence-based care
Desirable
- Undertaken clinical and nursing research
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- NMC Registration
- Gynaecology Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Recognised Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Research and or audit experience
- Masters degree within nursing
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Management and or leadership qualification
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge in Gynaecology acute assessment and early pregnancy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching / assessment skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working
- autonomously within gynaecology acute assessment at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care
- Clinical Educator experience
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Experience of audit, research and evidence-based care
Desirable
- Undertaken clinical and nursing research
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- NMC Registration
- Gynaecology Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Recognised Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Research and or audit experience
- Masters degree within nursing
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Management and or leadership qualification
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge in Gynaecology acute assessment and early pregnancy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching / assessment skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexible and positive approach to work
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).
