Job summary
Staff Nurse
Department: Specialist Gynaecology, Outpatients
Band: 5 £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: full-time and part time considered, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you passionate about women's health and looking for a new and exciting opportunity to extend your skills and experience? We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic NMC Registered Nurse to join our caring team within the Specialist Gynaecology Outpatient service. You will work closely with the specialist nurses, medical teams and other MDT members to provide clinics.
The successful post holders will play an integral part of the day to day running of the hysteroscopy, colposcopy and urogynaecology clinics providing high standards of care. You will be expected to provide a supportive role and contribute to the education, training, and experiences of newly appointed and existing staff in all aspects of the service.
For this challenging and rewarding role you must have an interest in women's health, be flexible and a team worker with good communication skills. You will be provided the opportunity to develop and increase your knowledge and skills in women's health.
As a service we will support you to develop and provide opportunities for career and personal development.
We are excited to watch the development of our new Women and Children's Hospital due to be opened in 2025.
Interview: 20/02/24
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the work of the Specialist Gynaecology outpatient nursing service. You will support the medical and nursing clinicians to provide nursing care during procedures and clinics.
You will be responsible for the care of patients assigned to the outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, vulval treatments, urodynamics and flexible cystoscopy.
To be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures.
To provide high quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience. You will ensure the needs of patients and their relatives needs are met during their visit to the clinics. You will assist staff with procedures during clinics including obtaining specimens e.g. bodily fluids and histopathology specimens, completion of vital signs and informing the practitioner of any concerns.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register
- Degree level qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willingness to undertake further professional development/training
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the NMC Code and professional guidance
- Demonstrates knowledge of current issues in nursing
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- NVQ Assessors course
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up to date nursing practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem solving
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Experience with gynaecology and/or outpatient procedure
- Experience of assisting clinicians with minor procedures and treatments
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of delivering quality patient focused care
- IT literate
- Excellent time management and personal organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients and family effectively
- Ability to direct and supervise non registered staff
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in venepunture and cannulation
- Evidence of competence in catheterisation of women
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Motivated / positive
- Self-directed and committed
- Able to reflect on practice
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to communicate effectively to ensure care, treatment and patient support are not compromised
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register
- Degree level qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willingness to undertake further professional development/training
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the NMC Code and professional guidance
- Demonstrates knowledge of current issues in nursing
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- NVQ Assessors course
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up to date nursing practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem solving
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Experience with gynaecology and/or outpatient procedure
- Experience of assisting clinicians with minor procedures and treatments
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of delivering quality patient focused care
- IT literate
- Excellent time management and personal organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients and family effectively
- Ability to direct and supervise non registered staff
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in venepunture and cannulation
- Evidence of competence in catheterisation of women
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Motivated / positive
- Self-directed and committed
- Able to reflect on practice
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to communicate effectively to ensure care, treatment and patient support are not compromised
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
