Staff Nurse - F14

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the gynaecology and early pregnancy department, covering inpatient and occasional outpatient services.

You will join a friendly team, with training provided; previous women's health experience is welcome but not essential.

The post is fixed term for 4 months, with a day/night rotation and the need to support abortion services if required; conscientious objection not permitted.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
• BLS trained
• Preparation for Mentorship
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS trained
• A1 Assessor course

Responsibilities

• Develop specialist knowledge and skills in gynaecology and early pregnancy to deliver care.
• Undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Work on a rotation of both days and nights.
• Be able to assist in abortion ward; no conscientious objection required.
• Assist in gynae assessment unit and progress to in-charge role when required.
• Follow guidelines and protocols to meet best outcomes for patients.

Skills

Team player

Empathy and compassion

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

IV drug administration

Confidentiality awareness

Attention to detail

Electronic patient record systems

Problem solving

Education

NMC Registration

BLS

Mentorship preparation

Ongoing professional development

ILS trained

A1 Assessor course

Tools

eCare

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Staff Nurse to join our specialist gynaecology and early pregnancy department, which offers a range of both inpatient and outpatient services. The successful applicant will mainly be covering services for the ward inpatients, but there will be involvement with outpatients who attend the ward.

You will be joining a friendly team that provides a variety of women's health services including; early pregnancy services, abortion clinics, gynaecology assessment and inpatient gynaecology elective and emergency cases.

The successful applicant will need to be a good team player and be able to provide empathetic care to our patients, especially to those who are undergoing early pregnancy complications and miscarriage.

It would desirable if you had experience in women's health but this is not essential, as we will be able to train you within the role, building your knowledge and skills to provide patient focused care.

A background of surgical nursing would be beneficial.

This is a Fixed Term role for up to 4 months

Main duties of the job

This role involves;

Developing specialist knowledge and skills in gynaecology and early pregnancy, which will allow you to competently deliver care to this group of patients.

Within this role you will be expected to deliver care by, undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

You would be expected to work on a rotation of both days and nights.

You could be required to work in patient undergoing an abortion. Therefore, it is essential you do not have a conscientious objection to abortion of pregnancy.

You would be expected to assist in gynae assessment unit and skills will be developed in this role, working you up to taking the role of gynae assessment unit nurse in charge, on occasions.

Actively follow guidelines and protocols in supporting women who attend our service to ensure we meet the best possible outcomes

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Education and qualifications

• NMC Registration or Newly Qualified
• BLS trained
• Preparation for Mentorship
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS trained
• A1 Assessor course

Experience and knowledge

• Willingness to share knowledge
• Ability to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Previous acute experience within the NHS
• Previous experience in gynaecology
• Previous surgical experience
• Venepuncture and cannulation

Skills and abilities

• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor students
• Evidence of good attendance and time keeping
• Team player, able to problem solve to meet team objectives
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Able to remain calm under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner
• Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Supports patient equality and diversity
• Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• IV drug administration
• Previous use of electronic patient record systems (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)
• Committed to delivering a high quality service

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.

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Reference number

179-8377742-W

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust