Band 6
Main area: Early Pregnancy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (Long term sickness cover)
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (Weekend rota)
Job ref: 387-WC-7185-DA
Site: Early Pregnancy Unit - St. Michael's Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/12/2024 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
As a skilled independent practitioner, undertake clinical duties in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit / Gynaecology Department.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of patient care.
Provide a high-quality, efficient service and demonstrate clinical expertise in Early Pregnancy / Gynaecology.
Assess, diagnose and provide appropriate management, patient information and follow up, in line with local protocols and NICE guidelines.
You will be expected to work as part of a weekend rota and across both Bristol and Weston sites.
Main duties of the job
* Work as an independent practitioner in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic within Gynaecology at St. Michael’s Hospital and Weston General Hospital.
* Review urgent patients referred, providing skilled assessment of women who present with pain and bleeding in early pregnancy, including history taking, physical assessment, and acting on appropriate tests and investigations in a timely manner.
* Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the early pregnancy setting relating to diagnosis of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and Hyperemesis, providing evidence-based information to staff and patients.
* Support women and partners through miscarriage treatments including Medical management, surgical management and Manual vacuum aspiration of miscarriage, providing women with relevant information.
* Use judgement skills as to when to discuss unusual or questionable cases/scan findings with advanced midwife/nurse practitioner/senior registrar.
* Use skills and judgement in diagnostic reasoning and refer/escalate accordingly.
* Undertake extended scope of Professional Practice roles including: vaginal and abdominal examination, venepuncture, cannulation and consent.
* Plan, prioritise and assist with day-to-day organisation of workload, triage referrals and ensure a good throughput of patients is achieved maximising capacity to meet demand for the service.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledgeable & experience of working in Women’s health.
* Competent and trained in Early Pregnancy.
* Interest in the clinical area.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Working knowledge and experience of the audit process and research.
Skills and Abilities
* Organisation and management skills.
* Teaching ability.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service.
* Ability to manage own workload alone and as part of a team.
* Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others.
* IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages.
* Act as a role model.
* Innovative and participates with practice and policy change.
* Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others.
* Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work within protocols and guidelines.
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
* NMC Registration.
* Evidence of formal on-going professional development.
* Teaching experience.
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent.
* Counselling course.
* Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
Public Sector Language Competency
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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