An exciting opportunity is available for a full-time band 7 nurse hysteroscopist within the Gynaecology department at Russells Hall Hospital. This post is initially a 18 month fixed term contract. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given.
For any further information please contact Matron Leanne Beedles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for independently assessing, investigating and diagnosing women referred to the ambulatory hysteroscopy clinics in accordance with national, regional and local protocols.
To carry out diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy procedures as an autonomous practitioner within own competence, skill and qualifications
The Nurse Hysteroscopist will have key working relationships will all members of the nursing, medical, multidisciplinary and department management teams.
The post holder will also assist in managing outpatient hysteroscopy clinics to ensure patients are investigated in keeping with cancer waiting time targets.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
1. First Level Registered Nurse with NMC
2. Nursing degree
Knowledge and Training
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
4. Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
6. Substantial post registration experience
7. Completion of preceptorship/support skills
8. Intravenous drug administration skills
Desirable criteria
9. Computer literate
10. Venepuncture/ cannulation skills
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
11. Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
12. Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
13. Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
14. Demonstrates attention to detail
15. Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
16. Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
17. Effective communication skills, verbal and written
18. Ability to work within a team and develop others
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