Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our Gynaecology Department. We are looking for a caring and motivated nurse to join our team on the Women’s Surgical Unit, our inpatient ward. With support, the post holder is expected to gain experience across our range of clinics, which are co-located in our outpatient area.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in the Outpatient Gynaecology setting, to include; Gynaecology Outpatients, Colposcopy, Ambulatory Gynaecology and the Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit.
The Women’s Surgical Unit is a small, 9-bedded inpatient area caring for women undergoing elective and emergency gynaecological procedures. As a member of the team, you will provide care for a range of conditions, including complications in early pregnancy, pregnancy loss, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, suspected cancers, fertility issues, and other gynaecological concerns.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and support senior nursing staff to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care. As the unit often has a fast turnover of patients, it is vital that you are able to build rapport quickly and demonstrate excellent communication skills when caring for women.
This post is open to female applicants only in order to preserve privacy and dignity as covered by the Equality Act 2010 Part 1, schedule 9.
Main duties of the job
You need to closely works with the Outpatient area, which includes:
1. Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EPAGAU): A leading centre for the management of early pregnancy complications and outpatient care. Nursing staff are involved in a range of care, from initial telephone triage to follow-up upon discharge.
2. Colposcopy Department: This is consultant-led, with two nurse colposcopists providing examinations and treatments for women who have had abnormal smear results, as well as for those presenting with signs and symptoms of pre-cancerous changes to the cervix. The nurse’s role will be to assist in these clinics, with the potential to develop specialist skills in this area.
3. Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit: This unit provides care for women requiring a variety of diagnostic, minor surgical, and medical procedures, such as outpatient hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, and day admissions for hyperemesis. It serves as a link between the inpatient ward and the Emergency Department to support improved patient flow within gynaecology.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.