Job summary We are looking for Registered Nurses with an interest in Women's Health who feel they can complement our friendly, conscientious and caring team. The Gynaecology outpatients department sees and treats women with various gynaecological conditions and problems. This includes early pregnancy complications, coloposcopy, termination of pregnancy and, general gynaecology clinics and day case outpatient procedures in our minor ops and operative hysteroscopy clinics. You would need to be a committed individual able to work within the multidisciplinary team of Consultants, specialist nurses, secretarial and reception staff, to ensure effective delivery of a high quality patient experience, with a flexible approach and ability to deal with the sensitive nature of women's health This is an ideal post for someone who is already experienced in Gynaecology or someone who wants to take their first steps into women's health. The role would be based in the gynaecology outpatients department. Main duties of the job After a period of training, working as the registered nurse in the specialist clinics which includes early pregnancy, coloposcopy, termination of pregnancy and day case outpatient procedures in our minor ops and operative hysteroscopy clinics. This requires an individual with an interest in gynaecology and early pregnancy who is keen to learn and keep up to date. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 418-NUR2977-CW Job locations Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities. Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the department. Work with the Clinic manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing ractice. Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practice and policies in all aspects of clinical work. Seek advice/support as necessary from senior staff or the infection control team Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Support bereaved and distressed relatives when required, referring to senior staff or bereavement service as required. Actively assist the clinic manager in implementing change and service developments. Undertake projects/ link roles for the clinic as designated by the ward manager, disseminating information to all staff as required. To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately, and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice. Ensure that all local and Trust wide policies and guidelines are complied with at all times and to participate in the production and reviewing of appropriate policies and guidelines. Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks are identified, assessed and appropriately reported and acted on. To be responsible for the efficient deployment of resources including staff in the absence of the clinic manager. To assist the clinic manager in effective resource management. To clean and take appropriate care of clinical equipment and ensure timely and accurate reporting of faults to EBME. To undertake the clinical duties and responsibilities of the ward/department manager in their absence, liaising with the Matron for advice and support. To take charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility, managing both staff and resources. This will take place after an agreed period of mentorship and development Identify own educational requirements and to develop a plan of achievement with mentor and ward manager to ensure post KSF outline is achieved. Identify and develop own specialist nursing knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical area. Ensure that Trust mandatory training requirements are completed and updated for self. Maintain an environment conducive to supporting nurse training and education. Actively participate in multidisciplinary teaching on a regular basis in the clinic environment. To act as a preceptor/ assessor for qualified and unqualified staff. Participate in appraisal of junior staff Ensure that a clean, tidy and safe environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors and any concerns are reported and acted upon. To ensure that identified maintenance needs are reported via the electronic system in a timely manner Liaise with the Matron and Trusts PALS service in the absence of the clinic manager and their designated deputy, to report and / or resolve complaints or patient concerns. Assist the clinic manager to promote patient and user involvement by actively gathering feedback and views and acting on this feedback. Ensure all staff adhere to the required Trust Uniform Policy Job description Job responsibilities Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities. Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the department. Work with the Clinic manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing ractice. Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practice and policies in all aspects of clinical work. Seek advice/support as necessary from senior staff or the infection control team Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required. Support bereaved and distressed relatives when required, referring to senior staff or bereavement service as required. Actively assist the clinic manager in implementing change and service developments. Undertake projects/ link roles for the clinic as designated by the ward manager, disseminating information to all staff as required. To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately, and act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice. Ensure that all local and Trust wide policies and guidelines are complied with at all times and to participate in the production and reviewing of appropriate policies and guidelines. Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks are identified, assessed and appropriately reported and acted on. To be responsible for the efficient deployment of resources including staff in the absence of the clinic manager. To assist the clinic manager in effective resource management. To clean and take appropriate care of clinical equipment and ensure timely and accurate reporting of faults to EBME. To undertake the clinical duties and responsibilities of the ward/department manager in their absence, liaising with the Matron for advice and support. To take charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility, managing both staff and resources. This will take place after an agreed period of mentorship and development Identify own educational requirements and to develop a plan of achievement with mentor and ward manager to ensure post KSF outline is achieved. Identify and develop own specialist nursing knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical area. Ensure that Trust mandatory training requirements are completed and updated for self. Maintain an environment conducive to supporting nurse training and education. Actively participate in multidisciplinary teaching on a regular basis in the clinic environment. To act as a preceptor/ assessor for qualified and unqualified staff. Participate in appraisal of junior staff Ensure that a clean, tidy and safe environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors and any concerns are reported and acted upon. To ensure that identified maintenance needs are reported via the electronic system in a timely manner Liaise with the Matron and Trusts PALS service in the absence of the clinic manager and their designated deputy, to report and / or resolve complaints or patient concerns. Assist the clinic manager to promote patient and user involvement by actively gathering feedback and views and acting on this feedback. Ensure all staff adhere to the required Trust Uniform Policy Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards Desirable Mentorship or teaching qualification communication Essential Excellent written communication skills Desirable Counselling or coaching skills Knowledge of Patient administration systems Knowledge Essential Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Able to demonstrate interest or knowledge in gynaecology Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning Desirable Gynaecology experience Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit Skills Essential Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent Desirable Venepuncture personal attributes Essential Flexible Team Player Able to demonstrate reflective practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards Desirable Mentorship or teaching qualification communication Essential Excellent written communication skills Desirable Counselling or coaching skills Knowledge of Patient administration systems Knowledge Essential Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Able to demonstrate interest or knowledge in gynaecology Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning Desirable Gynaecology experience Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit Skills Essential Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent Desirable Venepuncture personal attributes Essential Flexible Team Player Able to demonstrate reflective practice 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)