Overview
The gynaecology outpatient centre offers care to patients with complex women's health issues from a wide ranging patient demographic. The department runs clinics covering different gynaecology needs (fertility/general/oncology/urogynaecology, early pregnancy), with over 10 consultants and specialist nurses, requiring an ability to understand the differing clinical needs for each clinic and work to clearly defined policies and procedures.
Post holders will be expected to undertake training to ensure a basic knowledge or level of competence to be able to assist in the various procedures that are carried out within the different gynaecological clinics. They will be expected to provide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with "The Code" to women with gynaecological problems in the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
* Be a registered nurse capable of assessing, planning and implementing individual patient care; be accountable for their own actions.
* Demonstrate highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise between primary and secondary care to ensure patients receive continuity in care.
* Communicate sensitive and complex information to patients and their carers or families.
* Help optimise patient flow throughout the department and participate in evaluating processes and systems to ensure the smooth running of the gynaecology outpatient centre, assisting doctors and specialist nurses while seeing patients.
* Take telephone calls and advise patients as needed.
* Participate in essential audits.
* Ensure equipment is in full working order and stock is available.
* Report issues to the senior nurse.
Qualifications
The post holder will be a registered nurse with the expertise and skills to assess, plan and implement individual patient care and be accountable for their own actions.
Organisation and Values
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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