About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, highly motivated Band 6 to join the existing Team on Women's Health Ward. This post is to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine enthusiasm in caring for women undergoing all aspects of Breast and Gynaecological care this includes supporting women undergoing management of Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.
This post would include supervision of junior members of the team, coordinating the ward on shift, and providing support to Ward Manager and to enable junior members of the team to develop. Ideally you should have a least 12 months experience as a Band 5.
There will be opportunities for you to develop and expand within your role.
Main duties of the job
Women's Health Ward is a 12 bed ward, with 1 bed allocated for Emergency Gynaecology Assessment. The successful candidate will support women undergoing management of miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.
There will be opportunities for you to develop and expand within your role. We deliver high quality individualistic patient care, and expect our staff to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours.
Maintain clinical credibility to act as a role model and take a lead role inthe patient's journey.
o Deputise for the Ward/Department Manager when required.
o Act as Shift-co-ordinator to facilitate effective patient care pathwaysand ensure that patient care remains a priority in inter-professionalpractice and that timely referrals to the MDT and discharge planningtake place.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Dealing with critical incidents and complaints. Patient care and public involvement
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
Continuing professional development in portfolio
Education and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/AHP with current registration Management/leadership certificate of equivalent or in process Essential IT skills
Desirable
Post registration experience in clinical speciality or equivalent Postgraduate certificate in management 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)