Are you an independent scanning nurse specialist? Is providing excellent nursing care one of your key drivers? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you?
If the answer to these questions is yes – The Nurse Specialist Role within the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit may be right for you.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced gynaecology nurse who is already trained and competent at performing transvaginal as well as transabdominal scans on women who attend our Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit based at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital.
We are an extremely busy unit and see approx. 6-7000 patients a year. You must have a desire to further develop the unit, possess excellent communication skills, be empathetic and have a can do attitude.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Scan, counsel and support women undergoing pregnancy loss as well as other gynaecological emergencies
* Assist with training doctors to scan and support doctors during procedures and patient examinations
* Act as a resource to other professionals regarding early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, associated treatments and issues
Qualifications
* Experienced gynaecology nurse with trained competency in transvaginal and transabdominal scans
* Desire to further develop a busy unit and possess excellent communication skills
* Empathetic, can-do attitude and independent working ability
Key Expert Duties
* Provide a high quality diagnostic and treatment service for women referred to the emergency gynaecology department
* Provide specialist, expert episodes of nursing care based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs and in liaison with the MDT and other relevant health and care agencies
* Act as a resource for women and the clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training within ICHT
* Undertake nursing research with published outcomes and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice and setting quality standards within the speciality of gynaecological emergency and early pregnancy
* Contribute to formulating reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes
* Active involvement in the development of the Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine service
* Active involvement in improving patient pathway and patient experience
Benefits
* Career development
* Flexible working and wellbeing
* Staff recognition scheme
* Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025
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