About this role
Job summary
To provide care and support to patients attending our Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
You will work under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will work within the boundaries of their existing role and developing skills at all times.
Expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
This role requires you to support the Urogynaecology Specialist Nurses in their Nurse Led clinics including, Urodynamics, Trial without catheter, and Self Catheterisation teaching. This role also includes supporting the consultants with sterile-procedure clinics; including: oncology, post-menopausal bleeding, suspected cancer diagnostic clinics, hysteroscopy, colposcopy and supporting in Early Pregnancy Unit if required.
Main duties of the job
You will act as a role model to deliver a high standard of care to promote the delivery of a patient focused service as appropriately delegated by the Nursing team.
Record interventions, treatments and any changes in the woman's health status including adverse reactions, taking appropriate action to escalate for assistance as required.
Be able to identify any potential risks within the environment and take appropriate action.
Ensure own knowledge of Trust policies and procedures is current and work within the required frameworks.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Numeracy and Literacy skills to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Basic Life Support
Desirable
NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3/Care Certificate Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 ANTT training completed
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of chaperoning patients for intimate procedures Understanding of confidentiality Understanding of Safeguarding/Mental Capacity assessment
Desirable
Experience of Gynaecology Experience of working within the NHS
Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Family and Friends Feedback Forms/PALS/Datix and commitment to improving patient experience Excellent communication skills, face to face, telephone, email, Teams, in MDT meetings and by written documentation Accurate documentation with attention to detail and understanding of clinical governance requirements Ability to work under indirect supervision to deliver delegated nursing tasks
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.
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)