Have you always wanted to work within Women’s Health? The recent publication of the Women’s Health Strategy means that it is a particularly exciting time to work within this area.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for part time Band 5 Staff Nurse post within the supportive Gynaecology Outpatients Department at St Richard’s Hospital. This outpatient area is looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about delivering efficient and holistic patient care to patients in an ambulatory setting. The role will involve supporting patients and clinicians in Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy clinics as well as General Gynaecology, Rapid Access (two-week rule suspected cancer) and Early Pregnancy.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of gynaecological conditions. They will be supported by a team of clinicians, nurses, nursing associates and healthcare assistants to help ensure that patients receive the highest quality care possible.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a holistic, adaptable and caring approach to their work and be highly effective communicators with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
The team will support you to gain and enhance skills within the service.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
To provide a high standard of nursing care and assist with the assessment and delivery of care, ensuring that all interactions with patients and staff are appropriate and of the highest quality.
Demonstrate exemplary communication and customer relation skills; positively promoting and influencing staff attitudes, knowledge and behaviour in line with the Trust Vision ‘We Care’. Assist and support with the smooth running of Early Pregnancy, Hysteroscopy, Minor Procedure, Colposcopy, Rapid Access and General Gynaecology Outpatient clinics; including regularly taking charge of the clinic.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Roz Lewry Job title: Gynaecology Matron Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07500097774
Worthing Hospital 01903 205111 ext 84411
St Richards' Hospital 01243 788122 ext 32953
