Job summary Band 5 Nurse Gynaecology Outpatient Department Permanent - 0.45 WTE / 17 Hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women's Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals within our Gynaecology Out-Patient Department. The Gynaecology Out-Patient Department is a multidisciplinary service working alongside skilled Consultant, Allied Health Professionals and Nurse Specialists ensuring high quality, patient centred care is priority. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is a caring and compassionate individual focussed on providing high quality, personalised care to our patients. For more information or to discuss further please contact Nicky Hick - nicola.hicknhs.net or Catherine Collins - catherine.collins7nhs.net Main duties of the job To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptor ship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. Please review job description document for full details of duties. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9298-NUR-593 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptor ship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Maintain a safe working environment. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Promote evidence-based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care. Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice. Complete mandatory training annually. Participate in annual appraisal. Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Participate in teaching, supervising and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated. Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills. Managerial Demonstrate effective use of resources. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities. Take responsibility for the prime care provider for a group of patients When in charge of the ward takes responsibility for reporting, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. As delegated and directed by the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Job description Job responsibilities To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptor ship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Maintain a safe working environment. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Promote evidence-based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care. Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice. Complete mandatory training annually. Participate in annual appraisal. Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Participate in teaching, supervising and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated. Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills. Managerial Demonstrate effective use of resources. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities. Take responsibility for the prime care provider for a group of patients When in charge of the ward takes responsibility for reporting, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. As delegated and directed by the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2 Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Experience Essential Current issues in health care An understanding of research and evidence-based practice. An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area. An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptor ship. An understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and students. Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives. Development opportunities will include: Completion of a recognised teaching and mentorship qualification (e.g. Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP). Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base. Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality. Caring, compassionate and motivated. Reliable and trustworthy. Good written and verbal skills. Literate and numerate. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to act professionally at all times. Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations. Ability to organise and prioritise workload Teaching and assessing skills. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Effective time management skills. Ability to organise self and others. Ability to work as part of a team. Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated. Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Desirable Awareness of speciality Capable of lateral thinking Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2 Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Experience Essential Current issues in health care An understanding of research and evidence-based practice. An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area. An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptor ship. An understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and students. Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives. Development opportunities will include: Completion of a recognised teaching and mentorship qualification (e.g. Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP). Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base. Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality. Caring, compassionate and motivated. Reliable and trustworthy. Good written and verbal skills. Literate and numerate. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to act professionally at all times. Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations. Ability to organise and prioritise workload Teaching and assessing skills. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Effective time management skills. Ability to organise self and others. Ability to work as part of a team. Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated. Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Desirable Awareness of speciality Capable of lateral thinking Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)