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Main area: Gynaecology Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours per week (There is a possibility to negotiate these hours. Flexible working pattern, Earlies, Lates and Long Days, Monday-Fri presently.) Job ref: 279-7009416-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Southlands/Worthing Town: Worthing Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse post within the supportive friendly team on the Gynaecology Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Southlands Hospital and the Gynaecology Day and Ambulatory Unit at Worthing Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering efficient and holistic patient care to patients. The CDC provides care and support to patients requiring urgent assessment and diagnostic investigations. The CDC delivers outpatient care to patients attending General Gynae, Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, and Rapid Access (two-week rule suspected cancer). The Gynaecology Day Unit and Ambulatory Unit also provide a similar diagnostic service but on a larger scale. The role will involve supporting patients and clinicians to sensitively deliver a consistent high standard of care.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of gynaecology. They will be supported by a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will need to demonstrate a holistic, adaptable, and caring approach to their work and be highly effective communicators with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances. The team will support you to gain and further enhance your skills within the service.
This is a cross-site part-time post of 28.5 hours within a department that works Monday to Friday between 08:00-18:00 and 07:30 and 20:00 on a shift basis.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a high standard of nursing care and assist with the assessment and delivery of care, ensuring that all interactions with patients and staff are appropriate and of the highest quality.
* Demonstrate exemplary communication and customer relation skills; positively promoting and influencing staff attitudes, knowledge, and behaviour in line with the Trust Vision ‘We Care’. Assist and support with the smooth running of General Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy, Hysteroscopy, Minor Procedure, Colposcopy, Rapid Access clinics, and the Gynaecology Day Unit and Community Diagnostic Centre; including regularly taking charge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication
* Providing and receiving complex or sensitive information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required. This includes complex issues around the Mental Capacity Act, child protection, and vulnerable adults, along with safeguarding assessments.
* Effectively communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive & compassionate manner where the atmosphere may be emotive, distressing, and/or antagonistic. This may require persuasive and reassurance skills.
* Provide health education and information to patients and their carers.
* Interact with patients, visitors, and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.
* Assist in the resolution of any conflicts within the clinical area, resolving informal complaints locally and assisting in the investigations of and response to formal complaints as required.
Service Delivery and Improvement
* Works within the team and manages own workload on a day-to-day basis but occasionally acts as shift coordinator, allocating staff and organising cover for staff shortages to cover unexpected sickness.
* Follows local policies, protocols, and national policy to ensure KPI and targets are met whilst delivering a safe and evidence-based high-quality service to clients.
* Contribute to clinical governance and risk assessment and ensure formal reporting and recording of any adverse incidents in line with Trust Policies.
* Ensure accurate data entry by self to enable reports to be pulled that will support audit requirements and production of dashboards.
* Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.
* Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to support the smooth running of the department at all times.
* Undertakes audits as necessary for own role.
People Management and Development
* Provides supervision for HCAs, receptionists, students, and Nursing Associates on a daily basis.
* Demonstrates own role to new staff and supports the training of new staff and apprentices, including acting as a Practice Supervisor or Assessor to students.
* Acts as unit/clinic coordinator as part of own development and ensures cover is adequate for subsequent shifts.
* Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.
Patient Care Delivery
* Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
* Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation and are prepared to provide informed consent.
* Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.
* Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view.
* Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team at all times.
* Identify incidences of concern to either patients or staff and deal effectively with the consequences, completing the appropriate documentation and escalate to line manager.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
* Demonstrates an interest in women's health
* Evidence of gynae experience
* Evidence of professional development since qualification
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name: Roz Lewry Job title: Gynaecology Matron Email address: roz.lewry@nhs.net Telephone number: 01243 788122
St. Richard's Hospital: 01243 788122 Ext 32953
Worthing Hospital: 01903205111 Ext 84411
Please contact Roz Lewry if you have any questions related to this advert.
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