About this role
Job summary
Do you have a passion for Women's Health? Are you looking to develop specialist skills in early pregnancy care and gynaecology within a supportive and dynamic team?
We are delighted to offer four Band 5 Registered Nurse opportunities across our Gynaecology Division at the Rosie Hospital:
o 3 posts - Clinic 24 (Early Pregnancy & Emergency Gynaecology Unit)o 1 post - Daphne Ward (Inpatient Gynaecology)
These roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge while delivering high quality, compassionate care to women and families during some of the most sensitive moments of their lives.
This role is well suited to nurses who enjoy building ongoing therapeutic relationships and developing strong surgical and inpatient care skills.
Working Pattern
Both areas operate 7 day services, and you will be expected to participate in long day and weekend shifts.o On Daphne Ward, night shifts are also required.o Within Clinic 24, there is an expectation to participate in late shifts and the on call rota.
What We Offer
o A supportive, friendly, and highly skilled multidisciplinary teamo Opportunities to develop specialist clinical and communication skillso Experience across both emergency and inpatient gynaecologyo A strong focus on professional development and career progression
Main duties of the job
Clinic 24 - Early Pregnancy & Emergency Gynaecology Unit
Clinic 24 is a specialist emergency and early pregnancy service supporting women experiencing early pregnancy complications, acute gynaecological concerns, and those undergoing termination of pregnancy.
Key responsibilities:
o Clinical assessment of women presenting with early pregnancy or gynaecological symptomso Supporting triage both face to face and via telephoneo Administering medications and monitoring patientso Performing venepuncture and cannulationo Supporting the management of miscarriage and termination of pregnancy careo Developing advanced communication and counselling skills, including supporting women and families through difficult conversations and breaking bad news with empathy
Daphne Ward - Inpatient Gynaecology
Daphne Ward is a 14 bedded inpatient ward with an additional 5 day case beds, caring for women undergoing elective benign/reproductive gynaecology, gynae oncology, and uro gynaecological surgery. The ward also provides dedicated spaces for women undergoing medical management of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy up to 18 weeks.
Key responsibilities:
o Completing admission assessments and EPIC documentation within required timeframeso Assessing and managing pain, including administering prescribed analgesiao Providing high quality pre operative and post operative careo Supporting women undergoing medical management of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose CUH?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding care
o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
o Career and development opportunities
o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
o Research experience and opportunities
o Lovely location and quality of life
o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight 28th Jun 26
Interviews are due to be held on 06th Jul 26
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Evidence of on-going professional development Up to date professional revalidation portfolio
Desirable
Women's Health Qualification Family Planning Qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience Experience of taking responsibility for the provision and evaluation of care for a group of patients Good listening skills
Desirable
Previous gynaecology /surgical experience Previous experience of participating in audit and quality initiatives in the clinical area Ability to safely triage women coming through the gynaecology service each shift NHS Experience
Knowledge Essential
Interest in women's health
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to work within a team Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to show sensitivity in area of specialized clinical practice
Desirable
Family planning knowledge Phlebotomy & cannulation Computer skills (EPIC eMR)
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rosie Hospital - Division E
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)