Job summary
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you will be responsible for :
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of gynaecological complaints/ conditions or a willingness to learn.
2. Delivering and maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care.
3. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care, using a defined model/ care pathway in conjunction with senior staff
4. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust Policies and ensure these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
5. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment aiming towards a user centred care approach
6. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation in accordance with the NMC recommendations and Trust guidelines.
About us
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: - Registered Gynaecology Nurse
Trust location :HemelHempstead
Pay Rates: - £16 -£23 Per hour.
About the trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital based and specialist healthcare services to around half a million people living in Hertfordshire, north London and further afield. The Trust was the first hospital in Europe to treat patients with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, a type of ventilator that helps patients to breathe more naturally and recover more quickly. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside but with good road and rail links to both London and Cambridge, as well as comprehensive bus services across the main towns (Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans and Watford).
As a member, you will have fantastic benefits:
7. Competitive pay rates - this week, get paid next week.
8. M anage your shifts and timesheets on the go - Access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
9. Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime.
10. Multi-locational work - across neighbouring Trusts.
11. F irst choice of shifts or placements at your Trust -access before they are made available to agency.
12. Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements.
13. Training and development opportunities
14. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
15. Stakeholder pension scheme available.
What you'll be responsible for:
16. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of gynaecological complaints/ conditions or a willingness to learn.
17. Delivering and maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care.
18. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care, using a defined model/ care pathway in conjunction with senior staff.
19. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust Policies and ensure these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
20. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment aiming towards a user centred care approach.
21. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation in accordance with the NMC recommendations and Trust guidelines.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
22. A minimum of 6 months paid experience on a busy Gynaecology ward.
23. Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current practices.
24. In addition to experience, all Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
25. Statement of NMC Registration
26. Degree /Diploma in Nursing