Job description

Job responsibilities

The main role in Gynaecology Outpatients as a staff nurse includes chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate for them and providing them with support and information. You will be required to assist the clinicians with procedures including Colposcopy, hysteroscopy, minor ops, cancer pathway, routine Gynaecology and Urogynaecology.

The role includes the following but is not an exhaustive list of an ever changing clinical department:

• Chaperoning patients whilst being an advocate and providing information
• Preparation of clinical areas to enable clinics to run effectivelywith all necessary equipment.
• As a team leader you will be responsible for overseeing all the clinics, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring efficient running of clinical activity.
• Support with daily and weekly checks of equipment, ensuring they are completed and documented.
• Supporting and training new starters and Students.
• Take charge of the Department in the absence of the Sister
• Communicating clearly and effectively with the whole MDT
• Administer medications including injections
• Be able to answer patient queries and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborative team working whilst being able to use your own initiative
• Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines
• Ability to work within a changing and demanding environment
• Clear, accurate and written documentation for record keeping of samples
• Be able to safely handle and process tissue samples
• High level of diplomacy and non judgemental attitude
• Be able to multi task and adapt to the demands of the service

Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• 1years experience

NHS Experience

Essential

• 1year experience

Desirable

• Outpatient experience

Communication

Essential

• Clear, concise and effective communciation

Desirable

• Effective communication skills training or equivalent

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.

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)