Job overview

To work within gynaecology outpatients and early pregnancy unit, supporting the delivery of a patient focused gynaecology service, providing confidential advice, assess patients' needs and support them in potentially difficult and psychological sensitive circumstances.

The role of a patient advocate to support informed choices and empowering women to select treatment options is paramount whilst ensuring that colleagues respect the vulnerabilities of this client group. 

You will participate in the development of the service by exploring and developing effective care pathways, with evidence-based guidelines and procedures to standardise care delivery. You will also support the on-going review of the effectiveness of the service and standards of care by contributing to audit processes. 

You will act as a role model to deliver a high standard of care whilst supporting learners within the environment to develop their knowledge and skills.

The post holder will rotate between gynaecology outpatients and early pregnancy unit according to the needs of the services.

Please note: This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration in the UK. 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.

Main duties of the job

To learn and be competent in a variety of clinics, ranging from PTN, urodynamics, 2WW, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, myosure and general gynaecology clinics. 

Provide the clinical expertise necessary for the efficient management of gynaecology patients on Emerson Unit and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, undertaking a full range of clinical duties relevant to the area of practise.

To effectively manage a hyperemesis patient within the Early Pregnancy Unit.

Ensure patients are Informed of appropriate and relevant support networks and agencies i.e chaplaincy, miscarriage association, ectopic pregnancy trust and local support groups.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  

We love working here and think you will too.