About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a gynae nurse practitioner with sonographer qualification to join our friendly Gynaecology Same Day Emergency Care Team. (GSDEC)
A passion for the delivery of high quality care is essential for supporting the needs of the women accessing our service. As a band 7 nurse practitioner you will be required to demonstrate the ability to work independently and take the lead on care.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible and accountable for the safe and effective nursing care for all women within the Gynaecology Same Day Emergency Care and Termination of Pregnancy service. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, nursing expertise and specialist advice to staff regarding women accessing the Gynaecology service
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
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Job description Job responsibilities Essential
Level one Adult NMC registration Completion of MSc level Medical Ultrasound with specialist modules in Medical Physics and Early Pregnancy +/- Gynaecology ultrasound Desirable Masters Degree in health / nursing related studies For more details about this role please see full Job description and Person Specification documents
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration Educated to Diploma/Degree level Evidence of continuing development Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality knowledge Postgraduate Certificate in Medical ultrasound with specialist modules in Medical Physics and Early pregnancy and Gynaecology ultrasound
knowledge and experience Essential
Gynaecology nursing experience of at least 4 years Competent in Ultrasound diagnostic test relevant to field Evidence of skills and knowledge/development in clinical practice Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
Skills Essential
Good communication skills - verbal and written Demonstrate excellent communication skills including counselling skills required for breaking bad news Good at organising own workload and delegating to others where appropriate Ability to work autonomously within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
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.
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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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)