About this role
Job summary
The main role in Gynaecology Outpatients as a staff nurse includes chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate for them and providing them with support and information. You will be required to assist the clinicians with procedures including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, minor ops, cancer pathway, routine Gynaecology and Urogynaecology.
Main duties of the job
- Chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate and providing information
- Preparation of clinical areas to enable clinics to run effectivelywith all necessary equipment.
- As a team leader you will be responsible for overseeing all the clinics, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring efficient running of clinical activity.
- Support with daily and weekly checks of equipment, ensuring they are completed and documented.
- Supporting and training new starters and Students.
- Take charge of the Department in the absence of the Sister
- Communicating clearly and effectively with the whole MDT
- Administer medications including injections
- Be able to answer patient queries and escalate concerns appropriately
- Collaborative team working whilst being able to use your own initiative
- Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
- Ability to work within a changing and demanding environment
- Clear, accurate and written documentation for record keeping of samples
- Be able to safely handle and process tissue samples
- High level of diplomacy and non judgemental attitude
- Be able to multi task and adapt to the demands of the service
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes the following but is not an exhaustive list of an ever changing clinical department:
- Chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate and providing information
- Preparation of clinical areas to enable clinics to run effectivelywith all necessary equipment.
- As a team leader you will be responsible for overseeing all the clinics, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring efficient running of clinical activity.
- Support with daily and weekly checks of equipment, ensuring they are completed and documented.
- Supporting and training new starters and Students.
- Take charge of the Department in the absence of the Sister
- Communicating clearly and effectively with the whole MDT
- Administer medications including injections
- Be able to answer patient queries and escalate concerns appropriately
- Collaborative team working whilst being able to use your own initiative
- Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
- Ability to work within a changing and demanding environment
- Clear, accurate and written documentation for record keeping of samples
- Be able to safely handle and process tissue samples
- High level of diplomacy and non judgemental attitude
- Be able to multi task and adapt to the demands of the service
Person Specification
NMC Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- 1years experience
NHS Experience
Essential
- 1year experience
Desirable
- Outpatient experience
Communication
Essential
- Clear, concise and effective communciation
Desirable
- Effective communication skills training or equivalent
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.
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
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)