Job summary
We are looking for Registered General Nurses with an interest in Gynaecology, who feel that they can compliment our friendly, conscientious and caring team of nurses.
Orchard Gynaecology ward is a 10 bedded inpatient unit caring for gynaecology patients. It is a small friendly unit, providing physical and emotional support and a high standard of nursing care. We have a fast turnover of patients and pride ourselves on receiving excellent feedback from the friends and family test.
A flexible working approach and ability to deal with the sensitive nature of women's health is required. This is an ideal post for someone already experienced in Gynaecology or someone who wants to take their first steps into women's health.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse you will be caring for patients with a wide variety of gynaecological conditions, who receive medical and surgical treatments. We have both routine elective admissions and a direct emergency assessment pathway. We also care for women with problems in early pregnancy and offer a termination service.
You would need to be a committed individual able to work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective delivery of a high quality patient experience, with a flexible approach and the ability to deal with the sensitive nature of women's health.
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.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To promote patient safety
- To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
- To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
- To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
- To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
- To participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
- To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
- To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
- To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
- To promote good working relationships and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.
- To assist in the auditing of patient care and service delivery.
- To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge or interest in gynaecology
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
Experience
Essential
- Working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
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
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ