Job summary
- Main area
- Women's and Children's Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22 hours per week
- Job ref
- 360-D-10341
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £31,469 - £47,084 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5/Band 6 - Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, EPAU/GDAU, Maternity
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse eager to make a significant impact in women’s health?
Are you ready to embrace a new challenge? The Early Pregnancy Unit and Gynaecology Day Assessment Unit is seeking to recruit a Junior Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic team, committed to delivering exceptional care to women facing early pregnancy complications and acute gynaecological conditions.
Our department is a busy unit, catering to an average of 500 new patients each month, as well as those requiring follow-up care.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and compassionate nurse to join our team.
Ideally, candidates will have a background in gynaecology, with comprehensive knowledge of acute early pregnancy and gynaecological conditions.
his role is perfect for a Band 5 staff nurse looking to advance their career to a Band 6 position, or for an experienced Band 6 nurse seeking a new challenge within a fresh team environment.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate, dynamic, and forward-thinking nurse to collaborate closely with our Matron, Lead Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist Sonographers, Lead Consultant, Band 6 Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, and Administrative Team. The successful candidate will embody our trust values and consistently prioritise the best interests of our patients, their families, and our multidisciplinary team.
In recognition of your dedication and proactive approach, we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, a supportive and approachable leadership team, and the chance to contribute to meaningful service improvements.
This position requires a high level of compassion, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of local policies and guidelines.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
- Experience of mentorship / preceptorship.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant gynaecology courses
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant nursing practice in a gynaecology setting.
- Knowledge of acute nursing
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of managing early pregnancy complication and gynaecology pathology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in taking charge of ward and understanding of acute healthcare setting.
- Experience as a gynaecology Staff Nurse.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniela Pavel
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923217344
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365233
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