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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology outpatients
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (Fixed term Short term funding)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-319-A
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/05/2025 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

Band 5

 

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Pre-Operative Assessment and Gynaecology team within the Gynaecology Outpatients Department at Arrowe Park Hospital.

The Gynaecology Unit consists of the Gynaecology Outpatient Department and Treatment Centre, a 16 bedded inpatient ward and Day case Unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. 

This is a fast paced outpatient department and includes general Gynaecology clinics, Rapid Access, Oncology, Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, Fertility, Minor ops and Non theatre procedures' and Pre-Operative services.

Main duties of the job

You will support the ongoing development of the Pre-Operative Assessment service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care. 

You will be working autonomously, completing pre-operative assessments for a caseload of patients awaiting Gynaecological surgery, including a targeted assessment of past medical, operative and anaesthetic history. 

This exciting opportunity involves supporting throughout a variety of our outpatient services including, assisting in colposcopy, hysteroscopy, general outpatients and procedural sub speciality clinics.

You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, safe and positive journey for all of our patients. 

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with potentially difficult and emotive situations relating to pregnancy loss and oncology in a sensitive manner, and make decisions using their own judgement whilst recognising the remit of their role.

The successful candidate will support the nursing and medical team to provide safe care and treatment for patients during their appointment in the unit. 

This will include supporting with coordination and setting up of clinics and chaperoning the clinical team.  The role will also support with infection prevention and control.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse Gynaecology Outpatients position available with WUTH.

As this vacancy is within the division of Women’s and Children’s, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £16 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • 1 st Level NMC Registration
  • Evidence of Professional Development
  • Act as a practice supervisor
  • Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
  • Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
  • Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
  • Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
  • Experience of maintaining accurate records
  • Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
  • NHS Experience
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of evidence based practice
  • Good organisational/time management skills
  • Ability to deal with an acute workload
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Ability to recognise the importance of team work
  • Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Interpersonal Skills:  Excellent communicator (verbal and written)  Able to deal with conflict  Able to support and advise the team  Act as a positive role model
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Experience:  Student nurse assessor/supervisor  Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff  Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
  • Managerial/Clinical Skills:  Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty  Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice  Competent in organizing own workload and that of others
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Good time management
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Self-motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-Confident
  • Ability to be sensitive and empathic
  • Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
  • Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
  • Embrace the Core Values:  Communicate formally on first contact  Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner  Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate  Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible  Make an environment friendly and safe for all  Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
  • Supporting safe patient care
  • Good patient experience and communication
  • Maintain own competence
Desirable criteria
  • Act as a positive role model
  • Ability to deal with conflict

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Stenton
Job title
GOPD and Breast Outpatient Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7043
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