About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunity! Are you ready for progression?
Band 6 positions available (part/full time)
Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy Urgent Assessment Unit(GEPAU)
Family and Diagnostic Division
We are looking for the best!
Expressions of interest are invited for Band 6 Junior sister roles within our Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy urgent Assessment Unit (GEPAU)
Our team provides a full range of gynaecological services for planned and emergency assessment, diagnostics and treatment including surgery. We also provide an emergency assessment/triage service for early pregnancies less than 16 weeks.
These services are provided by an expert and specialist team including doctors, nurses, therapists, radiologists, pathologists and oncologists across our gynaecology areas We are a centre of excellence with a team of 20 highly skilled and experienced consultants providing specialised care and research for the following: oncology, female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urogynaecology and early pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse who is looking for a new challenge. You will be supported in this highly specialised area where you will extend your clinical skills and knowledge to be able to see assess, examine, diagnose and discharge women with early pregnancy complications.
As the junior sister you will be expected to promote the delivery of a high standard of patient centred care in a supported environment. You will already have current gynaecology/ early pregnancy experience and are looking towards your next step. Potential candidates should possess a Degree in Adult nursing, evidence of recent professional development and change management experience. Potential candidates must possess good leadership skills and be committed to high professional standards within an evidence based framework. This post will allow you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills further whilst driving the quality of care forward.
About us
We have a long and proud history of caring for generations of local people and can trace our roots all the way back to 1814 with the first hospital in Bolton - the Bolton Dispensary in the town centre.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2008 and, in 2011, we became an integrated provider with community health services joining the trust. Covering a catchment area that also incorporates parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford, we deliver hospital and community based services from the Royal Bolton Hospital in Farnworth and from 20 health centres across Bolton, to a catchment population of 310,000+ people.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services and is the busiest single ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. We're structured in four clinical divisions - Community Services, Families and Diagnostics, Medicine, and Surgery and are led by a Board of Directors. As an NHS Foundation Trust we're accountable to our members and have a Council of Governors to represent the views of patients, public, staff and partners.
Buildings, names and models of care have changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained constant and is prevalent among our 6,718 staff members: the enduring commitment to providing the best health and care for the people of Bolton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing the leadership as a Senior Nurse and will work as a member of the ward/department/unit team, delivering nursing and clinical care to patients. After appropriate skills assessment, the post holder will take charge of a dedicated area in the department, supported by senior staff. The role also involves staff development and leadership.
Please see attached Job description and Personal Specification for further responsibilities.
Person Specification
E&Q
Essential
- NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing or equivalent oDegree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership Management Development
- NMP Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant experience in Gynaecology and early Pregnancy at Band 5
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Involvement in service improvement and the implementation of change
Skills, Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Able to work closely and openly with team members
- Caring and compassionate . Working with Integrity
Desirable
- Lead others in change management
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
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital NHS FT
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)