The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit Team provides autonomous expert care to patients experiencing early pregnancy complications. The team of specialist nurses and midwives offers a comprehensive service providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care that is up to date and evidence-based.
We are looking for nurses/midwives who are highly motivated and passionate about the service they provide.
Main duties of the job
The specialist nurse/midwife will provide expert care to those patients, partners, relatives, and carers who are experiencing complications in early pregnancy.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.
At HDFT, we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff, and we value kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
1. A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
2. Staff recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognize achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
3. Employee support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and a fast-track physiotherapy service.
Please note:
1. Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
2. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
3. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for nurses/midwives who are able to:
1. Provide excellent clinical care, including counselling and psychological support to patients and partners.
2. Assess, plan, and implement care pathways.
3. Build positive working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Facilitate nurse/midwife led clinics.
5. Offer telephone support/advice services.
6. Act as an advocate for patients and their partners.
7. Interpret ultrasound reports and plan appropriate care.
8. Provide clinical supervision and teaching of other health professionals.
9. Participate in the ongoing development of the service including audit.
10. Provide evidence of continuing professional development.
11. Keep up to date with changes in practice and current research.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills, aptitude, experience
Essential
1. Registered Nurse or Midwife with current NMC registration.
2. Mentorship course or equivalent experience.
3. Evidence of continuing professional development.
4. 3 years post-registration Nurse/Midwife experience within Women's health or Gynaecology at Band 5 or above.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current professional issues and research.
6. Ability to use all midwifery and nursing skills and delegate as appropriate.
7. Understanding of the complications of early pregnancy and associated conditions.
8. Excellent written communication skills/IT skills.
9. Cannulation, venepuncture, and diagnostic testing.
Desirable
1. Nurse/Midwife prescriber.
2. Degree level learning or equivalent clinical experience.
3. Qualification in counselling.
4. Ultrasound scanning qualification.
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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