About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking a dynamic gynaecology nurse to join and support leadership of Harbourside unit (outpatient procedural gynaecology unit).
36 hours per week- where possible made up of 4 x long days (8:30-18:00)- there may be occasions due to clinic cancellations where some shifts may be made up of early shifts (8:30-13:30) & late shifts (13:00-18:00).
Our women's health clinics include Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Menorrhagia, Post-Menopausal Bleeding (PMB), Coil, Vulval and Urogynaecology as well as other specialist gynaecology clinics as required.
The post holder will work closely with the band 7 to lead the team, motivate staff, help set the direction for service improvement, implement change, role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regards to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, upholding the Organisations Values.
You will ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical care with an excellent patient experience. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Informal visits are encouraged but not mandatory.
Please note: all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations when service demands require it.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview date : August 25th
Main duties of the job
Deputise to support the nursing team to deliver day to day activity across sites. Including completing rostering for staff and students. To act as a role model and clinical expert working across all clinics (Colposcopy/Hysteroscopy /Menorrhagia/PMB) to provide safe, empathetic and dignified outpatient care. To provide support for staff to develop knowledge and skills within women's health gynaecology. To provide a safe pathway of care for patients, working clinically with other health care professionals to maintain and improve the patient experience. To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination policies and pathways. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Adult Nurse/ Midwife
Desirable
Counselling skills course Physical Examination of the Adult Course Practice Assessor/mentor course Appraisal training Recruitment & selection course
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working within gynaecology or women's health setting. Evidence of effective prioritisation and time management Evidence of working unsupervised under own initiative Minimum of 2 years post-registration
Desirable
Experience of supporting the management of change and developing a service Experience of leading, motivating and supporting team members Experience of rostering a team
Other Essential
IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
Desirable
Venepuncture/cannulation Catheterisation & bladder scanning
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)