Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients

Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients Band 5

Main area Gynaecology Grade Band 5 Contract 14 months (fixed term) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (24 hrs per week) Job ref 387-W&C6746-GE

Site St Michael's Hospital Town Bristol Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/04/:59

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Job overview

Do you have an interest in gynaecology and women's health?

The gynaecology department at St. Michael's Hospital is looking for a compassionate and dynamic registered nurse who has an interest in developing their knowledge and skills within gynaecology.

We have 2 part-time post available 24 hours, worked over 3 days a week.

St. Michael's is the regional centre for gynaecological oncology and endometriosis

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced registered nurses (must have completed preceptorship) looking for part-time employment.

We have a wide range of clinics covering various gynaecological conditions including oncology, endometriosis, fertility, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, general gynaecology as well as a Gynaecology Pre-op clinic.

Registered nurses are expected to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.

Main duties of the job

You will work in the Outpatient clinics which will require you to use your clinical skills during and post clinics. This can include assisting with minor procedures, running own nurse led clinics, and supporting the doctors, consultants and nurse practitioners in their clinics. Managing recovery of small number of patients following minor procedures in clinics.

Our small team also support with the inpatient wards with essential nursing care when required; so you will be expected to assist the inpatient wards during your working hours as part of your role.

Due to our varying weekly clinic schedules, you will be required to work a varying shift pattern based on service demand. Staff are also required to rotate / cover Gynaecology/Colposcopy clinics in Weston General Hospital.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to demonstrate a safe and supportive working environment for staff
• Ability to correctly interpret and elevate deteriorating patients where appropriate
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Previous experience of speciality

Qualifications and Training

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Skills and Abilities

• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
• Awareness of audit & research
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Self motivated
• A team player
• Recognition of own limits

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Application numbers

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Name Esther Lloyd-Evans Job title Sister Email address Telephone number

Additional information

Alternatively contact Hannah Woolley- Matron for Gynaecology at