Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Registered Nurse for the Gynaecology Clinic and Early Pregnancy Unit. The role focuses on providing high-quality care to women, supporting them through their gynaecology treatment pathways while working collaboratively in a team. Candidates must have NMC registration and a passion for women's health, with duties including assessing and evaluating care needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and safeguarding for adults and children.
• Experience as a Band 5 nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Support women through their gynaecology treatment pathway.
• Manage time effectively and multi-task due to high workload.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Empathy

Curiosity

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit

The closing date is 02 July 2025

As a Registered Nurse working in the Gynaecology Clinic and Early Pregnancy Unit within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be enthusiastic about women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high-quality patient care.

The early pregnancy department is busy managing women in the early stages of pregnancy, including pregnancy loss. There are also a variety of Gynaecology clinics, including:

• MIT; performing hysteroscopies and other minor treatments
• Colposcopy clinics; run by specialist nurses or doctors
• General gynaecology clinics
• Urogynaecology/pessary clinics; a nurse-led service
• Postmenopausal bleeding clinics; run by specialist nurses or doctors
• Gynaecology oncology services; working with cancer nurse specialists

You will need to adapt to the many different clinics within the department and enjoy working in an evolving service. You should be prepared to support learners within the department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes, and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model and ensuring equal opportunities for all
• Work across all areas of the department, including the early pregnancy unit and gynaecology outpatients
• Support women and their families through their gynaecology treatment pathway

Support women during the early pregnancy journey, including managing early pregnancy loss. Be proactive in finding solutions to problems and demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges.

• Understand individual needs and provide a responsive, tailored service
• Create an environment where differences are valued and supported
• Deliver a high-quality, person-centred service compliant with relevant legislation and standards
• Be honest, learn from mistakes, and foster a 'no blame' culture
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with colleagues at all levels
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and those served
• Build rapport and trust with colleagues and patients
• Actively listen and show empathy when needed
• Be curious and creative, identifying effective practices and expanding on them
• Contribute to a learning environment where feedback is valued

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust offers numerous opportunities for skill and knowledge development within a collaborative environment. The team is passionate about providing excellent care to women attending the department.

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Job responsibilities

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Self-motivated with good prioritisation skills
• Ability to work at short notice, including during busy periods and outside normal hours
• Use appropriate moving and handling techniques
• Manage time effectively and multi-task due to high workload

Full vacancy details are available in the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects your suitability based on these requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Venepuncture skills
• Safeguarding knowledge for adults and children
• Experience as a Band 5 nurse

Interest in Women's health

• Passion or interest in women's health care
• Teamwork skills
• Experience in women's health

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata