Overview
We are looking for Registered General Nurses with an interest in Gynaecology, who can complement our friendly, conscientious and caring team of nurses. Ward 34 is a 17 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.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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. Fertility and cancer patients are also included in our client group as well as those with more common gynaecological operations and procedures.
* We also care for women with problems in early pregnancy and offer a termination service.
* Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality of patient records; ensure high standards of nursing documentation.
* Co-ordinate the team/ward in the absence of the team leader or ward manager; participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
* Maintain your personal portfolio/profile and take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues; ensure training is evaluated for effectiveness.
* Assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses; contribute to a positive learning environment.
* Promote good working relationships and support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.
* Assist in auditing of patient care and service delivery; use resources efficiently with awareness of budgetary implications.
* Carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and ward manager.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas at two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. The Trust offers A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. We are committed to staff health and wellbeing and offer high quality training and development to support career growth.
Our Values Our recruitment practices are inclusive and based on behaviours that underpin our core values. We promote equality and diversity and strive to create a culture that values differences.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse with NMC
* Degree in a nurse-related specialty or working towards
Desirable
* Mentorship or teaching qualification
Knowledge
* Essential: Able to demonstrate interest or knowledge in gynaecology
* Desirable: Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
Experience
* Essential: Recent experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Desirable: Gynaecology experience
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.
Details
Location Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ
Pay scheme Agenda for Change | Band Band 5 | Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Contract Fixed term | Duration 12 months | Working pattern Full-time
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