Nurse Hysteroscopist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stockport; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Flexible working requests considered

Résumé du poste

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Gynaecology nurse to support the outpatient hysteroscopy service in the Stockport area. The post involves assessing women with abnormal uterine bleeding, performing diagnostic hysteroscopy, and undertaking operative procedures where trained.

You will join a multidisciplinary team in clinic and must be NMC registered with a BSGE qualification. The role emphasises compassionate patient care, autonomy within protocols, and participation in service

Qualifications

• BSGE qualification and ongoing CPD to support practice.
• NMC registered nurse with significant post-registration experience.
• Experience supervising others in a clinical setting.

Responsabilités

• Carry out outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy and operative procedures where trained.
• Assess, investigate and manage patients referred to the hysteroscopy service.
• Obtain informed consent and explain procedures, findings and follow-up.
• Provide compassionate patient care throughout the treatment pathway.
• Work autonomously within agreed protocols and with senior support when needed.
• Contribute to waiting time and activity targets in outreach clinics.
• Collaborate with consultants, specialist nurses and the wider team.
• Participate in service development, audits and quality improvement.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Autonomy

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Formation

BSGE qualification

CPD evidence

Description du poste

This permanent post sits in the Gynaecology Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the outpatient hysteroscopy service. The work centres on assessing women referred with abnormal uterine bleeding and other gynaecological conditions, and carrying out diagnostic hysteroscopy, with operative procedures for those who are trained. The role runs within an established multidisciplinary team in clinic. Candidates need NMC registration and a BSGE qualification.

What the job involves

• Carry out outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy, and operative hysteroscopy where trained and competent, to local and national guidelines
• Assess, investigate and manage patients referred to the hysteroscopy service, with management plans
• Obtain informed consent and explain procedures, findings, treatment options and follow-up
• Provide compassionate care throughout each patient's treatment pathway
• Request and interpret investigations within scope of practice and act on results
• Work autonomously within agreed protocols, seeking senior support when needed
• Contribute to waiting time and activity targets by managing outpatient hysteroscopy clinics
• Work with consultants, specialist nurses, junior doctors and the wider team
• Take part in service development to improve patient experience, outcomes and efficiency
• Take part in clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Maintain professional registration and ongoing development
• Adhere to Trust policies, national standards and professional codes of conduct

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSGE qualification
• Evidence of continued personal development (CPD)

Registration & licences

• NMC registered nurse

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of working within a clinical area
• Experience of delivering patient care
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to build working relationships across healthcare and other organisations
• Excellent teamworking
• Ability to support, encourage and motivate others
• Ability to work autonomously and plan, organise, prioritise and delegate
• Effective time management
• Advanced communication skills

Other

• Computer literacy

Nice to have

• Post-registration years at a senior level
• Working knowledge of current professional NHS issues
• Financial awareness
• Relevant post-registration courses appropriate to the clinical area

What’s offered

• Between 27 and 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Finance for loans, savings, budget planning and debt advice
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
• Consideration of flexible working requests