We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Staff Nurse to join our specialist gynaecology and early pregnancy department, which offers a range of both inpatient and outpatient services. The successful applicant will mainly be covering services for the ward inpatients, but there will be involvement with outpatients who attend the ward.
You will be joining a friendly team that provides a variety of women's health services including early pregnancy services, abortion clinics, gynaecology assessment and inpatient gynaecology elective and emergency cases.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, friendly, a good team player and be able to provide empathetic care to our patients, especially to those who are undergoing early pregnancy complications and miscarriage.
It would be desirable if you had experience in women's health but this is not essential, as we will be able to train you within the role, building your knowledge and skills to provide patient focused care. A background of surgical nursing would be beneficial.
About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job responsibilities
See attached description for full details of the role and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* BLS/ILS
* Teaching and Assessing Certificate or equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
* Teaching experience
* Ability to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries
Desirable
* Previous mentorship experience
* Previous experience in gynaecology
* Previous surgical experience
* Previous acute experience within the NHS of at least 1 year
* Venepuncture and cannulation
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Good IT skills
* Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
* Willingness to share knowledge and mentor students
* Team player, able to problem solve to meet team objectives
* Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
* Supports patient equality and diversity
* Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
* Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
* Aware of current political/professional issues
Desirable
* IV drug administration
* Previous use of electronic patient record systems (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)
Personal qualities
Essential
* Committed to delivering a high quality service
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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