Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract to join the small and friendly team in Clinic 24, the Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Unit within the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge. This clinic offers a 7 day service to women in early pregnancy and to those requiring emergency outpatient gynaecological care. This is a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role working within a very busy Unit where you will be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively in the triage and assessment of women attending Clinic 24. You will work closely with members of the MDT (both inpatient and outpatient) and the Obstetric Ultrasound Department. We are searching for an experienced Gynaecology Nurse who is able to undertake excellent clinical care, in an outpatient setting looking after women attending with early pregnancy complications or emergency acute gynaecology. You should be proficient in skills such as telephone triage, venepuncture & cannulation, drug administration and contraceptive administration as well as counselling and participating in the care of women attending for termination / miscarriage management. Main duties of the job To assist the Lead Nurse in the overall management of Early pregnancy Unit (Clinic 24) and co-ordination of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective standard of patient care. SPECIFIC CLINICAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain verbal consent for any invasive procedure.Obtain written consent for surgical and medical management of failed early pregnancies.Obtain written consent for medical and surgical termination of pregnancy within the Termination of Pregnancy Referral Clinic.Perform vaginal and speculum examinations.Take vaginal and cervical swabs and cervical smearsRemove 'products of conception' from the cervical os if identified.Take any necessary blood samples to aid diagnosis.Cannulate patients, as guided by locally agreed protocols/guidelines.Work within the Pregnancy Advisory ServiceProvide advice, planning and administration of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC).To develop the theoretical and practical understanding on the administration of methotrexate for medical management of ectopic pregnancy/pregnancy of unknown location.Assess early obstetric ultra sound results in relation to other assessment findings, and where necessary treat or refer as per protocols/guidelines. About us Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-E-257048 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 23 February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 5 March 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 23 February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 5 March 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree qualification in Adult nursing Mentorship qualification Registered Nurse Evidence of on-going professional development Up to date revalidation portfolio Desirable Qualification in women's health Management leadership qualification Sexual health or contraceptive qualification Experience Essential Relative length of experience in gynaecological nursing at Band 5 Experience of taking responsibility for the provision and evaluation of care for a group of patients Good listening skills Desirable Worked within an early pregnancy unit, gynaecology ward or A&E Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of current research recommendations with regard to the nursing of early pregnancy and gynaecology emergencies Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Leadership, negotiation and team management skill Ability to show sensitivity in area of specialised clinical practice To give full range of nursing care Administration of IV fluids Desirable Phlebotomy Counselling skills Computer kills (EPIC, eMR, Microsoft Office) Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Displays a real passion for women's health Team player Flexibility to work weekends and on-call shifts Prepared to care for women undergoing termination of pregnancy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree qualification in Adult nursing Mentorship qualification Registered Nurse Evidence of on-going professional development Up to date revalidation portfolio Desirable Qualification in women's health Management leadership qualification Sexual health or contraceptive qualification Experience Essential Relative length of experience in gynaecological nursing at Band 5 Experience of taking responsibility for the provision and evaluation of care for a group of patients Good listening skills Desirable Worked within an early pregnancy unit, gynaecology ward or A&E Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of current research recommendations with regard to the nursing of early pregnancy and gynaecology emergencies Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Leadership, negotiation and team management skill Ability to show sensitivity in area of specialised clinical practice To give full range of nursing care Administration of IV fluids Desirable Phlebotomy Counselling skills Computer kills (EPIC, eMR, Microsoft Office) Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Displays a real passion for women's health Team player Flexibility to work weekends and on-call shifts Prepared to care for women undergoing termination of pregnancy 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)