Swansea Bay University Health Board

Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit

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Job summary

The Gynaecology Department at Singleton Hospital have an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join a highly dynamic team.

To work within the gynaecology department as part of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the smooth running of clinics, whilst maintaining high standards of care. Act as the patients advocate whilst dealing with sensitive issues.

Main duties of the job

We have a wide variety of general gynaecology clinics which include uro-gynae, fertility, rapid access, emergency gynaecology and a nurseledearly pregnancy clinic. The gynaecology team are looking to develop a more ambulatory service which will also include out-patient hysteroscopy.

The successful applicant is required to work as part of a multi - disciplinary teamso excellent communication skills are essential. As a team we aim to provide a supportive environment for patients and their relatives when dealing with sensitive and emotional issues.

The successful candidate will need to havea passion for women health. Previous experience in working in gynaecology is desirable but not essential as the department will provideexcellent opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified registered nurses to develop their skills and knowledge across a variety of gynaecology clinics.

The clinics run Monday to Friday therefore flexible working towards the needs of the service is required.

Applicants must share the Values and Behaviours of Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

For further details / informal visit contact;

Sister Paula Williams/ Sister Danielle Thomas

Tel: 01792 205666 ext 35931

About us

We believe our staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay university Health board.

Our values caring for each other, working together and always improving show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-NMR560-1023

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for care and Management of patients attending clinic.

Ensure the multi-professional team, is working collaboratively to ensure safe standards of care.

Provide professional leadership, management and advice within in the service and take professional responsibility for designated clinical areas and services.

The post holder will demonstrate a positive attitude in working towards achieving the health boards mission to provide a quality service to women and their families in their sphere of responsibility.

Comply with NMC code of practice and all rules and standards.

demonstrate clinical leadership and direction, enabling a culture of learning and effectiveness

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Ensure the health boards infection control policies and procedures are adhered to.

The post holder will be expected to develop and work towards completing competencies to work in nurse led clinics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for care and Management of patients attending clinic.

Ensure the multi-professional team, is working collaboratively to ensure safe standards of care.

Provide professional leadership, management and advice within in the service and take professional responsibility for designated clinical areas and services.

The post holder will demonstrate a positive attitude in working towards achieving the health boards mission to provide a quality service to women and their families in their sphere of responsibility.

Comply with NMC code of practice and all rules and standards.

demonstrate clinical leadership and direction, enabling a culture of learning and effectiveness

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Ensure the health boards infection control policies and procedures are adhered to.

The post holder will be expected to develop and work towards completing competencies to work in nurse led clinics.

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Demonstrate evidence of relevant post-registration education and professional updating
  • NMC registered Nurse
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Team worker
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and friendly

Desirable

  • Ability to develop others
  • Relevant degree or working towards equivalent

English

Essential

  • Good communication and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak welsh
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Demonstrate evidence of relevant post-registration education and professional updating
  • NMC registered Nurse
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Team worker
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and friendly

Desirable

  • Ability to develop others
  • Relevant degree or working towards equivalent

English

Essential

  • Good communication and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OPD/EPU Sister

Sister Paula Williams/ Sister Danielle Thomas

paula.williams7@wales.nhs.uk

01792286868

Details

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-NMR560-1023

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


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