Job summary
- To act as an autonomous nurse Sonographer, within the Women Ambulatory Day Unit.
- To assist the Obs & Gynae in delivering patient care and managing WADU referrals.
- To be an excellent clinical role model and to act as an advanced specialist resource to all members of the team.
- To assess, perform ultrasound investigations, plan and implement management plans and safely discharge, completing all necessary records and follow up care when necessary.
- To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To oversee the effective safe running of the unit on a day to day basis working with the matron, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of nursing care for the patients and families.To plan, assess, implement and evaluate pathways for individual patients, and to assist other staff in this area.To advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness with specific reference to women's health needs.To ensure an on-going welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the women using WADU.To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care.Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plans of patients and ensure accurate documentation is maintained.To act as an advocate for the women ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.To provide information, advice, counselling and support to women and their families.The post includes taking telephone enquiries from patients and to act upon the information given.To initiate emergency treatment where necessary and to co-ordinate the process.To liaise and refer to appropriate health care professionals when necessary.To break bad news and counsel and support women undergoing miscarriage and early pregnancy conditions.To be fully conversant with all drugs used in WADU and to maintain relevant drug administration training as necessaryTo ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice".
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial:To support members of the WADU Nurse & Health Care Assistant team to ensure that all women receive appropriate care.Day to day supervision of the nurses, supporting development and appraisalsEnsure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to junior doctors and medical students and learners in the department.To assist in ensuring that allocated resources are managed effectively and efficiently. This includes effective utilisation of time and equipment.To ensure the safety of the unit, including reporting of critical incidents Professional:
To demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.To have knowledge of and adhere to Trust policy and professional standards. To assist in ensuring that team members do likewise.To maintain confidentiality surrounding the patients admission and treatment at all times.To ensure documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.To meet revalidation requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments in conjunction with your preceptor and team leader.Revalidation preparation in line with NMC guidance and requirement
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On the NMC register
- PgC Medical Imaging - Gynaecology Professional knowledge acquired through degree diploma supplemented by specialist training/experience, courses to masters level or equivalent
- On the NMC register Current registration
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development to demonstrate clinical competencies.
Desirable
- PGC Medical Imaging - Gynaecology.
- Registered Nurse. Bsc (Hons) in Nursing.
- vidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development to demonstrate clinical competencies
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
- Able to speak and write English to a high standard.
- Ability to use IT systems and programmes to a high level.
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and assessment skills.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience plus evidence of undertaking regular CPD
- Experience of working autonomously as a sonographer
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Emergency Gynae services.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Understanding of the Trust's objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries.
Personal qualities
Essential
- To practice with assertiveness and confidence.
- Be able to demonstrate tact, empathy and reassurance.
Values
Essential
- Desmonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations across site/department.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling way
London
N18 1QX