Gynaecology Staff Nurse - Band 5

Job Overview

If you enjoy looking after women and are interested or have knowledge and experience in Gynaecology nursing this is too good an opportunity to miss.

A vacancy has arisen in the RUH Gynaecology Department and Treatment Centre for a qualified nurse, preferably with experience in gynaecology.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to enhance their skills and knowledge in caring for gynaecology patients.

We are seeking a nurse to join our department for 37.5 hours each week. The schedule could be spread over 5 days, but it is likely to be organised over 3 to 4 days. We look forward to welcoming individuals with a passion for women's health to join our team.

Our clinics operate Monday through Friday, with occasional evening clinics.

We are a forward-thinking department that actively encourages ongoing staff development. Previous Band 5 nurses have successfully transitioned into specialist roles, such as Nurse Colposcopist, Early Pregnancy Nurse, and Oncology Nurse Specialist.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be appointed to or come with specific skills and knowledge of caring for women attending General gynae clinics, Gynae oncology clinics, Colposcopy treatment clinic, and procedures such as Hysteroscopy, Bulkamid and Endometrial Ablation. You will be involved in caring for women in the Gynaecology emergency clinics that run daily.

We have a small Day Surgery Unit where women attend for minor surgery under a general anaesthesia, following a miscarriage or attending for a termination of pregnancy. You will be expected to care for these women as well.

You will be expected to become competent in running /assisting in all aspects of the department clinics, diagnostic treatments and procedures. Having excellent communication and interpersonal skills is absolutely key.

The department also has specialist Nurse-Led clinics, such as Medical Gynae , Colposcopy and Early Pregnancy Assessment clinics.

You will need to be flexible with regard to working hours/days as it is not possible to offer fixed days.

We would encourage informal visits. Please come and have a look around. please refer to the attached job description for details

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2, 12 State Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
• NHS Experience

Desirable criteria

• Additional Gynae related modules
• Nurse mentorship programme/module

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Nursing & other knowledge Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse. Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour

Desirable criteria

• Confident knowledge of ANTT and preparing sterile instruments for procedures
• Experience assisting in minor operating procedures

Competencies

Essential criteria

• Venepuncture
• Bladder Scanning

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable to change
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Works well within a team and experience of leading a team
• Kind and compassionate
• Passion for women's health
• Confident in caring for deteriorating patients and escalating care appropiately

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in surgery / outpatients / gynaecology / women's health

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Band 5 Job Description (PDF, 322.2KB)
• Welcome to GOPD (PDF, 192.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Lydia Murray Job title Senior Sister Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number View phone number on uk.workus.org Additional information

Orla Flaherty and Emily Croft, Junior Sisters