Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
This is a unique opportunity to work within Gateway F, Gynaecology/Colposcopy in the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre based at Nottingham University Hospitals Queens Medical Campus.
Gateway F provides Gynaecology/Colposcopy Ambulatory Outpatient services, providing patients from Nottinghamshire and further, with specialised Consultant and nurse led clinics, in a modern, purpose built environment.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient-focused female nurse who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patients.
You will work closely with all members of the nursing team including Nurse Consultants, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and other Allied Health Professionals, contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
We offer a supportive teamwork structure and an opportunity to further your clinical knowledge and skills, gaining competency by assisting in a variety of gynaecology outpatient and ambulatory clinics including Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Post Coital Bleeding, Colposcopy and General Gynaecology Clinics.
1. To deliver high quality holistic care to patients.
2. To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the patient and their care provider.
3. Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.
4. Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or her deputy.
5. Utilise and integrate evidence into practice.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
1. Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
2. Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern, always acting with regard for the privacy and dignity of the patient.
3. Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
4. Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required.
5. Once competent in team management skills, take charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
6. Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines, nursing metric results and patient feedback.
7. Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice.
8. Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
9. Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special requirements.
10. Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
11. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.
12. Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete relevant documentation.
13. Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients records at all times, to comply with the Information Governance Code.
14. Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.
15. Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.
16. Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward/unit/department.
17. Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whilst having an awareness of budgetary issues.
18. Assist the deputy sister/sister in introducing new members of staff to their duties, act as a preceptor to newly qualified staff.
19. Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate.
20. Undertake a recognised mentoring course.
21. Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
22. Ensure where appropriate that the programmes of training for learners, both student nurses and nursing auxiliaries/health care assistants are completed.
23. Undertake formal and informal teaching sessions as required and undertake training to act as a mentor to students.
24. Following appropriate training, carry the departments bleep.
25. Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and use of resources.
26. Participate in decision-making contributing to the implementation of change, displaying a flexible innovative approach within their team.
27. Comply with Health and Safety policies and ensure that staff, patients and visitors are aware of the procedures. Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
28. Need to be aware of the principles of risk management and clinical Governance in relation to the department. Ensure policies on the use of equipment are adhered to and take responsibility for ensuring suitable maintenance of equipment.
29. Ensure continued, effective registration with the NMC.
30. Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
31. Contribute to making the clinical environment conducive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action as well as showing initiative. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff/students/NVQ/TNA trainees and help in teaching, orientation and the maintenance of their objectives.
32. Undertake any Working in New Ways Packages, which have been identified by the department Sister/Charge Nurse and are integral to the role requirements and specialty area. Under normal circumstances these must be completed in accordance with the Working in New Ways Policy and Guidelines.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Current level one NMC registration with valid PIN Number.
* Diploma or degree in health / nursing related studies.
* Evidence of continuing professional development / reflective profile.
* Have or willing to undertake a suitable teaching & assessing qualification.
* Competent in medicines management.
* Previous experience in Gynaecology.
Experience
* Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting.
* Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients.
* Experience of leading a team and/or supervision of non-registered staff and students.
* Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
* Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse or project work.
* Audit or research within the clinical area.
Communication and relationship skills
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrate basic IT skills.
* Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate.
* Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills e.g. email, Excel, PowerPoint and word.
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
* Ability to identify own learning needs.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse role.
* Demonstrate knowledge of Outpatients.
Planning and organisation skills
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS.
* Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team.
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others.
* Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others.
Physical skills
* Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
* Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
* Evidence of moving and handling training.
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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