Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Clinic at St Helens & Whiston Hospital for dynamic Nurse Hysteroscopist to join the team of dedicated nursing staff in the Gynaecology Department.
Our Gynaecology services provided include;
- Rapid Access - Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
- Rapid Access Clinics for post-menopausal bleeding / hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy
- Cancer Surgery as part of the Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Network
- Urology
- Minor Procedures
- Major & Day Case Surgery
- Vulval Clinics
We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our Gynaecology Team. The post holder must be enthusiastic with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, and be able to work effectively as a member of the team. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner, and have excellent communication skills. A flexible approach to the working environment is essential for this post.
We are pleased to inform you that the plans for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to come together as one new organisation have now been formally approved by the Secretary of State. Our new Trust will be called Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will officially launch on Saturday 1st July 2023.
Any applicants who secure an offer of employment and/ or are due to commence their new role from 1st July 2023 onwards are advised that their conditional offer and contract of employment will be issued as per our normal recruitment process but will be under the new name of the organisation. All the details of the offers of employment and contracts of employment will remain as advertised and these changes will not affect your employment with us.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder would practice autonomously within the clinics outlined in the job summary
- They would be responsible for providing a diagnostic and treatment service for women with suspected or confirmed Gynaecological malignancy and managing these patients accordingly
- The post holder would expected to practice within national/local guidelines and protocols.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- The post holder would practice autonomously within the clinics outlined in the job summary
- They would be responsible for providing a diagnostic and treatment service for women with suspected or confirmed Gynaecological malignancy and managing these patients accordingly
- The post holder would expected to practice within national/local guidelines and protocols
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Practise at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice
- To attend mandatory training as required
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and inspires confidence
- To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes
- Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the unit to ensure the delivery of a high quality of service
- To ensure privacy and dignity of patients
- Ensure effective communication processes to meet the needs of patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Propose and develop evidence based policies/procedures and working practices within the clinical area and ensure they are implemented
- Set a high standard of record keeping regarding patient care which comprehensive, concise, valid and audited on a regular basis
- Responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools
- Provide clinical and professional advice to other medical and nursing staff within the gynaecology unit ensuring education needs of patients and staff are met
- Responsible for own education and knowledge within chosen speciality
- Maintain professional registration
- Continually audit and monitor efficacy of colposcopy clinics
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for maintaining patients health records in accordance with Trust policies
- Responsible for triaging gynaecology referrals via the gynaecology triage inbox
- Responsible for own patient caseload and managing results and informing patients of same in a timely manne
- Collecting data for and presenting audits
- Responsible for managing/preparing cases for any appropriate MDT meetings
- Assist / Support the Matron in maintaining ESR and clinic rotas
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a mentor and support staff through clinical supervision
- To create a friendly, approachable and professional climate conducive to learning for all staff and students
- Maintain established links with the university of healthcare
- Responsible for providing formal teaching sessions on own specialist subject
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for other colleagues as the service requires
- Responsible for the annual appraisal of less senior members of the team
- Lead and support staff within the nursing team to ensure development needs are met
- Ensure that equipment is maintained, in safe working order and consumables are managed in a financially effective way
- Resolve complaints/issues at a local level and in a timely manner in conjunction with the Gynaecology Manager / Matron
- To participate with the Gynaecology Manager/Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required in the team.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To identify options for cost improvements
- To use correct clinic procedure codes
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to develop and improve the gynaecology speciality outpatient service
- Participate in new innovations expected to be developed within the unit
- Trial new equipment under the supervision of the lead consultant
- Support strategies to reduce clinical risk eg, hand hygiene, ANTT- aseptic non touch technique, medical devices and protection of vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- The post holder would practice autonomously within the clinics outlined in the job summary
- They would be responsible for providing a diagnostic and treatment service for women with suspected or confirmed Gynaecological malignancy and managing these patients accordingly
- The post holder would expected to practice within national/local guidelines and protocols
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Practise at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice
- To attend mandatory training as required
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and inspires confidence
- To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes
- Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the unit to ensure the delivery of a high quality of service
- To ensure privacy and dignity of patients
- Ensure effective communication processes to meet the needs of patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Propose and develop evidence based policies/procedures and working practices within the clinical area and ensure they are implemented
- Set a high standard of record keeping regarding patient care which comprehensive, concise, valid and audited on a regular basis
- Responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools
- Provide clinical and professional advice to other medical and nursing staff within the gynaecology unit ensuring education needs of patients and staff are met
- Responsible for own education and knowledge within chosen speciality
- Maintain professional registration
- Continually audit and monitor efficacy of colposcopy clinics
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for maintaining patients health records in accordance with Trust policies
- Responsible for triaging gynaecology referrals via the gynaecology triage inbox
- Responsible for own patient caseload and managing results and informing patients of same in a timely manne
- Collecting data for and presenting audits
- Responsible for managing/preparing cases for any appropriate MDT meetings
- Assist / Support the Matron in maintaining ESR and clinic rotas
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a mentor and support staff through clinical supervision
- To create a friendly, approachable and professional climate conducive to learning for all staff and students
- Maintain established links with the university of healthcare
- Responsible for providing formal teaching sessions on own specialist subject
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for other colleagues as the service requires
- Responsible for the annual appraisal of less senior members of the team
- Lead and support staff within the nursing team to ensure development needs are met
- Ensure that equipment is maintained, in safe working order and consumables are managed in a financially effective way
- Resolve complaints/issues at a local level and in a timely manner in conjunction with the Gynaecology Manager / Matron
- To participate with the Gynaecology Manager/Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required in the team.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To identify options for cost improvements
- To use correct clinic procedure codes
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to develop and improve the gynaecology speciality outpatient service
- Participate in new innovations expected to be developed within the unit
- Trial new equipment under the supervision of the lead consultant
- Support strategies to reduce clinical risk eg, hand hygiene, ANTT- aseptic non touch technique, medical devices and protection of vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RGN (significant post registration)
- Evidence of on-going professional development with a relevant diploma
- Willingness to study to degree level
- Basic life Support
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Significant experience working in Gynaecology
- Ability to set and establish priorities
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations
- Knowledge of participation in audit
- Awareness of understanding an application of current evidence-based practices
- Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
- Previous experience working as a Nurse Hysteroscopist
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Previous management experience of a caseload or ward team
- Current Government NHS initiatives relevant to nursing and Gynaecology services
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to perform hysteroscopy procedures within an outpatient setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RGN (significant post registration)
- Evidence of on-going professional development with a relevant diploma
- Willingness to study to degree level
- Basic life Support
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Significant experience working in Gynaecology
- Ability to set and establish priorities
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations
- Knowledge of participation in audit
- Awareness of understanding an application of current evidence-based practices
- Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
- Previous experience working as a Nurse Hysteroscopist
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Previous management experience of a caseload or ward team
- Current Government NHS initiatives relevant to nursing and Gynaecology services
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisational skills
- Able to perform hysteroscopy procedures within an outpatient setting
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).
