Specialist Nurse - Emergency Gynaecology Unit

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is hiring a Band 6 Specialist Nurse for the Emergency Gynaecology Unit. The role involves assessing and treating patients with early pregnancy complications and gynaecological issues, along with providing support during bereavement. Candidates must have completed relevant training and have experience in a clinical setting along with strong leadership skills. Competitive salary range from £38,682 to £46,580 annually pro rata is offered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of level 6 studies required.
• Able to supervise preregistration students and junior staff.
• Relevant teaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with emergency gynaecological conditions.
• Co-ordinate and delegate shift responsibilities to staff.
• Deliver high quality bereavement care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Coordination

Bereavement care

Communication

Education

Completion of Emergency Gynae Course

Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty

NMC registered

Job description

Overview

Specialist Nurse - Emergency Gynaecology Unit

The closing date is 07 October 2025

The Emergency Gynaecology Unit is hoping to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Nurse to the team. The role of a Band 6 Specialist Nurse involves: coordinating and delegating roles to staff members for the shift; interpreting results and planning care; reviewing, assessing and examining patients with early pregnancy complications and acute gynaecological issues; providing high quality bereavement care for patients going through pregnancy loss; engaging with IQP and looking for ways to move our department forward.

The EGU is a consultant-led service that provides emergency care for patients with gynecological concerns or early pregnancy complications.

If shortlisted the interview will comprise of a presentation and questions process.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have completed the Emergency Gynaecology course and be competent in:

• Assessing patients presenting with early pregnancy complications and/or acute gynaecological conditions.
• Examining patients with early pregnancy complications.
• Interpreting results and planning care for patients presenting with early pregnancy complications.
• Co-ordinating a busy fast paced Gynaecology emergency department.
• See, treat, discharge/plan for all pregnancy related attendances.
• EGU is a 24/7 fast paced emergency service. You will be expected to work long days, twilights and night shifts.
• Lead on IQP work and be have a Link Role.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
• Evidence of level 6 studies
• Has completed the Emergency Gynae Course and been signed off for all associated competencies or equivalent experience
• Able to supervise preregistration students and junior staff in line with NMC standards
• Appropriate management/leadership course
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Qualified to function as a preceptor for newly qualified or staff who are new to the department

Experience

• Experience in the relevant post in a clinical setting
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi-agency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Involvement with IQP

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (Pro Rata)