This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Band 5 staff nurse to join our friendly team in the specialist Gynaecology Outpatient Department based at St Peters Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who is keen to expand their skills.
We provide a variety of specialist diagnostic and treatment services including outpatient hysteroscopy, colposcopy, two-week rule, one-stop clinics, uro-gynaecology, flexible cystoscopy, endometriosis, and fertility services.
This post has plenty of opportunity for further professional and personal development and progression.
This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday, and the option of compressed hours will be considered.
Responsibilities:
1. Take charge in the absence of the Deputy Sister, with the support of the gynaecology matron and/or lead nurses.
2. Be responsible for the care of patients assigned to outpatient clinics and specialist outpatient diagnostic and treatment procedures, including women undergoing invasive gynaecological procedures such as colposcopy, hysteroscopy, trans-vaginal ultrasound, vulval dermatological treatments, urodynamics, and flexible cystoscopy.
3. Ensure all IPC protocols and processes are adhered to.
4. Ensure daily and monthly environmental and IPC audits are completed.
5. Be responsible for the recovery of women following said procedures.
6. Provide high-quality patient-centred services for women leading to improvement in care and positive patient experience.
7. Be available to work Mondays to Fridays, with flexibility on hours during the day to cover the needs of the service.
8. Supervise nursing practice and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
9. Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
10. Deputise for the Deputy Sister under the guidance and support of the Gynaecology Matron and/or Lead Nurses.
11. Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets, in conjunction with the Deputy Sister, gynaecology matron, and the Lead Nurses as appropriate.
12. Be conversant in theory and practice with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures.
13. Provide high-quality nursing care for women undergoing examination, diagnostic procedures, treatments, minor procedures, and during their recovery.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits, and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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