A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the team in the Early Pregnancy & Gynaecology Ambulatory Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. The unit assess and treat women experiencing complications such as pain, bleeding and severe sickness in early pregnancy and those with acute Gynaecological problems.

This is an outpatient clinic role with the clinic currently operating Monday to Friday.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual who is able to provide direct patient care & administrative skills. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team. The role is challenging and fast paced and requires strong clinical skills and a person with excellent, empathetic communication skills who would like to work with patients who are often experiencing anxiety and distress.

The position is open to a nurse or midwife, with Gynaecology knowledge and background an advantage as you will provide cover to the Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy Service as well as Pregnancy Choices service as required.

Main duties of the job

The post is a senior nursing position within the Women's Health Unit, primarily based within the Early Pregnancy Unit and Emergency Gynaecology Unit (GAMBU) with requirement to support the Colposcopy and Hysteroscopy services and Pregnancy Choices Service according to activity levels and staffing needs.

As a senior nurse you will be expected to review and assess patients independently and implement care plans according to current Trust policies and guidelines and refer onwards to the medical team as required collaborating with them to provide timely and compassionate care to patients under the care of the unit. You will guide and lead junior staff and other members and provide mentorship to students on our unit.

You will ensure the professional standards relating to the NMC code of professional conduct are adhered to at all times and work closely with patients and their families to ensure individualised patient centred care is provided including treating all patients/families being treated with dignity and respect.

Ensure that documentation is completed to the highest standard and that this standard is maintained. Participate in the ongoing development of the unit and open to continual career development

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the vacancy and person requirements

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or midwife qualified to a degree level
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Early Pregnancy Ultrasound qulaification
• Post registration CPD in Gynaecology and Women's Health

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with women experiencing pregnancy loss
• Experience of working within a Gynaecology service
• Experience of early pregnancy care

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
• Able to prioritise and complete tasks within a busy environment
• Ability to act as a role model and lead by example. Be able to motivate and empower others
• Appropriate skills and knowledge around safeguarding

Desirable

• Qualified to undertake early pregnancy scans

Personal qualities

Essential

• Able to be flexible and adapt to change
• Shows knowledge of and commitment to the Trust values

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

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292-6530988-CHWS