An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse to join our EPU/GDU located in clinic 3 EGA . The successful candidate would ideally have experience in early pregnancy, gynaecology and the outpatient setting. Being able to evidence their ability to work in this environment. The role may interest candidates with experience in emergency care, triage and managing acute situations. The clinic currently sees a variety of patients including walk in early pregnancy, general gynaecology and urgent referrals. There are out outpatient procedures such as hysteroscopy, medical management of miscarriage, cyst drainage and biopsy that take place in the department too.

Main duties of the job

Line management of a team of nursesAble to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, provide support and direction to the nursing team Co-ordination of clinics and nursing team and ensuring to the smooth running of the EPU/GDU Ensuring safe, kind and compassionate care for our patients Maintaining safe staffing levels Dealing with patient queries arising throughout the day in the department and liaising with medical teams and appropriate escalation Supporting daily outpatient clinics by working closely with clinical teams Working as part of the clinical team in hysteroscopy and other procedures such as MVAs Demonstrating good communication skills with colleagues, patients and carers Being open to change in the department and learning new skills as needed Demonstrating teamwork by being flexible and building good working relationships with colleagues Working collaboratively to improve pathways Ensuring education and competency of the nursing team.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Relevant clinical expertise in specialty area
• Bsc degree

Desirable

• Teaching course
• Recognised Leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position oProven track record of leadership oEvidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice oExperience of effective budgetary management oDemonstrates awareness of clinical efficiency measures
• Proven track record of leadership
• Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice o
• Experience of effective budgetary management
• Demonstrates awareness of clinical efficiency measures
• Significant experience in gynaecology and early pregnancy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/mentor
• Reflective in Practice
• Experience in leading others
• Responding to learning needs
• Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
• Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
• Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in clinical area
• Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
• Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
• Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues,
• Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
• Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
• Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
• Releasing Talent -develops performance via constructive feedback, development & encouragement.
• Team Enabling - gets the best out of individuals & teams enabling understanding of what is required & ensuring they work towards a common goal.
• Understanding the Context - takes account of how the bigger picture relates to the current issue, considers constraints & opportunities presented in a complex environment
• Responsiveness & Flexibility - responds flexibly to changing needs & seeks better ways to deliver services. Adopts a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity to progress
• Achieving delivery - ensures goals are achieved and services delivered through personal commitment to make a tangible contribution to healthcare.
• Influencing Change - communicates clearly & effectively, deploying a range of different techniques to win support from others and bring about change

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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