Sister/Charge Nurse - Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in England is seeking a full-time Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Unit. This role requires participation in weekend and on-call shifts, providing leadership support in the absence of the Lead Nurse, and teaching staff. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with an interest in Women's Health, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in clinical procedures such as venepuncture and drug administration. Join a vibrant team dedicated to high-quality medical care.

Benefits

Excellent facilities for skill development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an interest in Women's Health.
• Proficient in venepuncture & cannulation and drug administration.
• Ability to provide leadership support and excellent clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekend and on-call shifts.
• Provide leadership support to the team in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
• Contribute to service improvement projects for Clinic 24.
• Teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.

Skills

Leadership support

Excellent communication skills

Triage and assessment

Venepuncture & cannulation

Drug administration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

There is an exciting opportunity to join the small and friendly team in Clinic 24, the Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Unit within the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge.

This clinic offers a 7-day service to women in early pregnancy and to those requiring emergency outpatient gynaecological care. You will be expected to participate in weekend and on-call shifts and be able to cross-cover across all three gynaecology areas as and when required.

This is a full-time post as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role working within a very busy Unit where you will be able to develop specialist skills to work both autonomously and collaboratively in the triage and assessment of women attending Clinic 24. You will work closely with members of the MDT and the obstetric ultrasound department.

You will provide leadership support to the team in the absence of the Lead Nurse and contribute to the service improvement projects for Clinic 24. We are searching for a Registered Nurse with an interest in Women's Health.

You will use transferable skills as well as develop new skills to ensure the ability to undertake excellent clinical care in an outpatient setting, looking after women attending with early pregnancy complications or emergency gynaecology.

You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and able to take charge of the unit when deputising for the Lead Nurse.

You will be able to participate in the teaching and supervision of qualified and unqualified staff including Students.

You will ideally be proficient in skills such as venepuncture & cannulation and drug administration. You will be required to participate in the care of women attending for termination / miscarriage management as well as providing delegated consent for the medical and surgical treatment pathways. You will learn skills in triage and assessment both on the telephone and within the Unit, develop counselling skills in breaking bad news and knowledge in early pregnancy care.

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.