Gynaecology Outpatients Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is seeking a registered nurse for their outpatient gynaecology department. The role involves assessing and planning patient care, communicating effectively with patients and care teams, and assisting in various clinics. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in gynaecological care and strong communication skills. This position offers an inclusive environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in assessing, planning, and implementing outpatient gynaecology care.
• Capable of understanding and adapting to various clinical needs in a gynaecology setting.
• Willingness to learn and assist in gynaecological procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual patient care plans.
• Communicate and coordinate with patients and care teams.
• Assist in gynaecological clinics to ensure effective operations.
• Maintain and report equipment and stock issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to assess and plan patient care

Understanding of gynaecological clinical needs

Negotiation skills

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The gynaecology outpatient department 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/colposcopy), requiring an ability to understand the differing clinical needs for each clinic and to work to clearly defined policies and procedures.

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. They will be expected to provide effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with The Code to women with gynaecological problems in the outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individual patient care; be accountable for own actions.
• Communicate with patients, carers and families; liaise between primary and secondary care to ensure continuity of care; convey sensitive and complex information.
• Assist in various gynaecological clinics and support doctors and specialist nurses to ensure smooth clinic operation.
• Take telephone calls and advise patients as needed.
• Participate in essential audits and contribute to evaluating processes and systems to optimise patient flow.
• Ensure equipment is in full working order and stock is available.
• Report issues to the senior nurse and participate in implementing improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered nurse with the expertise and skills to assess, plan and implement patient care in the outpatient gynaecology setting.
• Ability to understand differing clinical needs across clinics (fertility/general/oncology/colposcopy) and work to defined policies and procedures.
• Willingness to undertake training to gain basic knowledge or competence to assist in procedures carried out within the gynaecological clinics.
• Effective, safe, evidence-based patient care in accordance with The Code.
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills; ability to liaise with primary and secondary care and convey complex information clearly.

Equality, Diversity and Staff Support

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength. We are committed to inclusion and putting the patient first. We offer a range of Staff Networks and can provide a buddy to help new members settle in. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our wellbeing programme for staff is extensive and designed to support you, including flexible working where possible to support work-life balance. As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training to help you grow and develop. We hope you choose UHSx for a long and rewarding career where you feel valued for your contributions.