Registered Nurse

Countess of Chester Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Chester is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for its Gynaecology Outpatients department. The role involves providing direct patient care, supervising junior staff, and ensuring high standards of clinical practice. Ideal candidates should be registered with completed preceptorship and possess passion for women's health. The position offers a competitive salary package aligned with the NHS pay scale, providing essential services to women in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have 12 months acute experience.
• Develop specialty knowledge in women's health.
• Basic IT skills in word processing and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Adult Nurse - Completed Preceptorship programme

Job description

Job Summary

Working Part Time: 20 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Outpatients department for a band 5 Registered Nurse.

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Nurse's to join our Gynaecology Outpatients team to support delivery of our services to Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) and Gynaecology Outpatients.

The successful candidate will be expected to work within all areas of Gynaecology Outpatients.

The Gynaecology Outpatients Departments covers clinics from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday with some Saturdays and Sunday working from 8am to 6pm.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about women's health and has a passion to be involved in continuing to develop the services provided in gynaecology outpatients.

Main Duties of the Job

• You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team-based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.
• Clinical Care Delivery: Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervision and Mentoring: Supervising and mentoring junior staff, including student nurses.
• Quality Improvement: Contributing to the improvement of patient care and the overall quality of the department.
• Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
• Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.
• All employees have the responsibility to always comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.

About Us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

210-2025-613-B

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse - Completed Preceptorship programme / 12 months acute experience

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification or evidence of further study
• Relevant speciality qualification (may be required for certain practice areas e.g. Critical Care)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Development of speciality knowledge
• Basic financial awareness
• Basic IT skills in word processing/Hospital systems
• Basic knowledge of professional & NHS issues

Desirable

• Post-registration experience in a clinical setting (May be required & will be discussed at interview)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)