Staff Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients

Liverpool Women's Hospital cares for approximately 50,000 women per year and employs 1,350 staff across all divisions. CQC rated "GOOD" overall. The Trust is one of two specialist foundation trusts in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of Women and Babies. Our history marks a relentless commitment to the advancement of women's healthcare, spanning more than 200 years.

When current staff were asked to describe the Outpatient department in one word they used: "Enthusiastic", "teamwork", "fun", "amazing", "friendly", "collaborative" and "opportunities". Outpatients won team of the month for their contribution to the welfare of the hospital and more recently team of the year!

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join us on the Gynaecology Outpatients Department with flexible hours over 7 days.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic, hardworking nurses, who have the ability, passion and knowledge to take on a busy outpatient environment, that involves undertaking assisting the clinician carrying out day case procedures.

We currently run 7 ambulatory sessions per week seeing approximately 35 patients. We have 4 Ambulatory consultants that you would be working closely with. In the Ambulatory suite, we perform a number of different procedures, these include hysteroscopy, removal of fibroids and polyps, cystoscopy, endometrial ablation.

We are one of a few hospital trusts who have just introduced a new procedure Sonata using pioneering technology to enhance patient care. The successful individual would also work in our recovery suite managing the admission and discharge of Ambulatory patients. All of our registered staff complete a comprehensive training package to enable them to deliver the best possible care to patients in procedure and recovery. As well as Ambulatory, the candidate would also participate in a number of nurse led clinics including GNRH injection, Bladder installations, cystometries and menopause implant clinic. This would be to provide support for patients and clinicians during routine consultations and diagnostic procedures.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Job responsibilities

The specialities you will work with include; Endometriosis, Colposcopy, Oncology, Urogynaecology and General Gynaecology. If you are interested in joining a friendly supportive and hardworking team please come along for a look around, a visit or just a general discussion, to see if Gynaecology Outpatients is where you would want to develop your professional career in patient care.

Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

• Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients effectively
• Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
• Demonstrates an interest in Women's health
• Ability to contribute and promote change
• Good time management
• Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, hormone implant, coil thread check
• Competencies in assisting clinicians during ambulatory gynaecology procedures / recovery of patients post

Qualifications and Learning

• RGN
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development

Experience

• Health Promotion
• Experience of developing plans of care

Personal Attributes Qualities

• Ability to manage time and work under pressure
• Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
• Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Methodical and well-organised approach
• Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust
• Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times
• Role Models the 6Cs ( Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients

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.

Liverpool Womens Hospital Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern Reference number

159-LWH-73-25

Job locations

Liverpool Womens Hospital Foundation Trust