Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in our Early Pregnancy /Emergency Gynaecology Clinic as part of our Women's Services at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse, with an early pregnancy scanning qualification and experience in early pregnancy care, to complement our team.
The ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills will be essential to maintain the high standard of sensitive and empathic care that we currently deliver.
The successful candidate, will work with the wider team in the day to day running of the Unit, as well as supporting the scanning provision of the Unit.
We currently run a 6 day week service and are open Bank Holidays. This may become a seven day service in the future. Opening times are 7 am until 5.30 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 to 13.00hrs Saturday and Bank Holidays. The successful candidate may also be required to work in other outpatient gynaecology areas.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must have NMC registration and a qualification in early pregnancy scanning with the ability to work independently as a nurse sonographer within the NMC Code of Professional conduct, and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Policies and Procedures.
At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge of all aspects of emergency early pregnancy referrals, practice and patient management.
The primary focus of the role is to work as an advanced, autonomous practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment plans (discharge or referral) of patients.
The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care
The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role, within a defined framework.
They will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team, providing a quality service in line with the philosophy of the gynaecology services.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Work independently as a nurse sonographer within the NMC Code of Professional conduct, and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Policies and Procedures
Be clinically proficient in a wide range of ultrasound techniques and practices
Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management or refers appropriately for further evaluation.
Assesses care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients attending the clinic without supervision. Delegates the delivery of care where appropriate and supervises its delivery.
Recognises limitations within own professional knowledge and practice, and seeks advice and support as appropriate from other multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Assesses and manages risks associated with health and safety issues and reports untoward incidents.
Identify and report the need for review of gynaecology ultrasound protocols in the event of change(s) in working practices.
Reports on ultrasound findings, ensuring all documentation is completed in accordance with the Hospital trust and NMC guidelines for record keeping.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information and conform to the Data Protection Act for personal information held on computers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Work independently as a nurse sonographer within the NMC Code of Professional conduct, and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT, Policies and Procedures
Be clinically proficient in a wide range of ultrasound techniques and practices
Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management or refers appropriately for further evaluation.
Assesses care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for clients attending the clinic without supervision. Delegates the delivery of care where appropriate and supervises its delivery.
Recognises limitations within own professional knowledge and practice, and seeks advice and support as appropriate from other multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Assesses and manages risks associated with health and safety issues and reports untoward incidents.
Identify and report the need for review of gynaecology ultrasound protocols in the event of change(s) in working practices.
Reports on ultrasound findings, ensuring all documentation is completed in accordance with the Hospital trust and NMC guidelines for record keeping.
Ensures confidentiality of patient information and conform to the Data Protection Act for personal information held on computers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Level 1 registered nurse (adult)
- Qualification in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in Gynaecology Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Early Pregnancy Unit
- Experience of early pregnancy assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of gynaecology/early pregnancy care
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
Personal skills
Essential
- Able to effectively use computers and NHS software
- Able to demonstrate a caring attitude to clients
- Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake challenging conversations
- Excellent written skills
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Level 1 registered nurse (adult)
- Qualification in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate in Gynaecology Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Early Pregnancy Unit
- Experience of early pregnancy assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of gynaecology/early pregnancy care
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
Personal skills
Essential
- Able to effectively use computers and NHS software
- Able to demonstrate a caring attitude to clients
- Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake challenging conversations
- Excellent written skills
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
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).
