Gynaecology Outpatients Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We have a secondment or fixed term opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Gynaecology division as the Gynaecology Outpatients Senior Sister/Charge Nurse within the Rosie Hospital to cover maternity leave.
You will provide expert leadership to a very busy Gynaecology Outpatient department. You will work collaboratively with the Operational team and the Matron for Fertility & Gynaecology to ensure optimal patient experience, supporting with waiting lists. You will ensure the department has the equipment and resources to support the Nursing and HCSW teams in the provision of outpatient and ambulatory diagnostic clinics.
This is a Monday to Friday role.
Main duties of the job
We are searching for an experienced Gynaecology Nurse who is able to undertake excellent clinical care in an outpatient ambulatory setting whilst undertaking the additional admin roles expected at this level, including but not limited to shift rostering, staff appraisals, staff training, sickness management and recruitment of staff.
The successful candidate should be proficient in skills such as venepuncture & cannulation, drug administration and possess excellent communication and administrative skills. You will be working closely with the Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure an excellent provision of service across all Gynaecology Specialities including Reproductive Medicine, Uro-gynaecology and Gynae-Oncology.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN Adult with current NMC registration
* Possession of a relevant first degree or working towards
* Leadership or management training
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
* MSc in relevant subject or willingness to undertake masters level modules
* Qualification in Women's Health
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a department and deputizing for the department Senior Sister
* Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
* Experience of managing clinical incident investigation and complaints
* Experience of recruitment and interviewing
* Previous experience of change management and problem solving
* Previous experience of service development
* Previous experience of research and audit
* Worked within an Early Pregnancy Unit, Gynaecology Ward or clinic
Knowledge
* Basic life support
* Understanding of professional and current issues in Women's Health with regard to the nursing of Early Pregnancy, gynaecological procedures and emergencies.
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Level 3 safeguarding training
* Understanding of audit and research methodologies
Skills
* Excellent and relevant specialist skills and clinical abilities in Women's Health outpatient department
* Excellent managerial/leadership, negotiation, team management and organisational skills
* Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
* Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Ability to deal with conflict situations
* Effective time management
* Ability to initiate, manage and sustain Change
* Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
* Counselling skills
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* A flexible approach to work
* Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
* Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
* Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
* Displays a real passion for Women's Health
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.
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