Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-6688955
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Gynaecology Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
The gynaecology nurse specialist is a key team member in the delivery of specialist gynaecology nursing services to enable and support timely and effective care, appropriate assessment and intervention for patients with specialist gynaecology needs in all settings.
They will, as part of the specialist gynaecology specialist team, support the specialist nursing service and medical team in undertaking the assessment and triage of patients, ensuring patients and carers receive high quality care, support and advice.
The post holder will be a registered nurse with a qualification and experience in a specialist gynaecology field and who is motivated and will adhere to the values of the trust.
To support patients on the gynaecology pathways, from GP referral, through treatment and follow up or supportive discharge, through personalised care planning.
Be part of MDT team, attending locally and central MDT meetings, and be required to present cases for review
Work with other appropriate professionals across all care settings of the pathway, building good relationships with both surgical and medical oncology teams. Support patient in clinic/ ward and virtual settings.
The role has a nurse led element to the role, working within a busy team
Main duties of the job
To support patients on the gynaecology pathways.
To attend MDT Meetings.
To work closely with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists with the development of the specialist nursing services.
To act as the patients, advocate, supporting their involvement in decision making and delivering complex diagnoses and information.
Have the skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatments within gynaecology.
Contribute to the writing of protocols and procedures applicable to the gynaecology service.
To support the Specialist Nurses to provide and develop cross site nursing services, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care in line with government and professional guidelines.
To develop advanced skills in assessment and evaluation in supporting the Specialist nurses in nurse led clinics.
To develop expert knowledge of gynaecology conditions.
To support patient through process diagnosis, management and treatment and follow up of cancer.
Have the skills to recognise changes in patients’ conditions who require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
Have the skills to support patients with concerns with investigations/treatment options with empathy and specialist knowledge of disease management.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the trust, community and Primary care.
Provides support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care, and engage in effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and visitors.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support patients on the gynaecology pathways.
To develop and work closely with members of the Multi- Disciplinary Team regarding all aspects of the gynaecology service.
To attend MDT Meetings and develop the presentation skills, as you may be required to present cases.
To work closely with the other Clinical Nurse Specialists with the development of the specialist nursing services.
To work with other appropriate professionals across all care settings and patient and public representatives with the aim of ensuring optimum service
To act as the patients, advocate, supporting their involvement in decision making and delivering complex diagnoses and information.
To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
Act as a role model for best practice across the trust
Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and act when standards are not being maintained.
Have the skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatments within gynaecology.
Contribute to the writing of protocols and procedures applicable to the gynaecology service
To have the knowledge base that reflects up-to-date issues in gynaecology, management to enable appropriate selection and application of treatment.
Communicate within the MDT all issues relating to the management of gynaecology patients.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions.
To support the Specialist Nurses to provide and develop cross site nursing services, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care in line with government and professional guidelines.
To share responsibility for the management of the caseload.
To be accountable for own professional actions and not be directly supervised.
To develop advanced skills in assessment and evaluation in supporting the Specialist nurses in nurse led clinics.
To develop expert knowledge of gynaecology conditions.
To be accountable for own actions and decisions.
To support patient through process diagnosis, management and treatment and follow up of cancer.
Have the skills to recognise changes in patients’ conditions who require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
Have the skills to support patients with concerns with investigations/treatment options with empathy and specialist knowledge of disease management.
To support the clinical team for patients on risk stratified follow up.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the trust, community and Primary care.
Provides support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care, and engage in effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and visitors.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualification in specialist area of Gynaecology
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Advanced communication skills training
- Evidence of MDT working
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience of working in and providing specialist nursing care in Gynaecology
- Specialist knowledge of the management of womens health conditions
- Experience of breaking bad news and delivering complex diagnoses/information to patients and their relatives
- Skills to competently assess / manage / investigate a range of gynaecology related conditions.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Gynaecology referral and management pathways
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to patient, colleague and workload needs
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as an autonomous practitioner
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shanna Fletcher
- Job title
- Matron for Gynaecology and Sexual Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922721172
- Additional information
Extension 7536
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