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Job summary

Main area
Outpatient Department
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Weekdays/Evenings and Weekends)
Job ref
159-LWH-73-25
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Womens Hospital Foundation Trust
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/04/2025 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients

Band 5

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

Liverpool Women’s Hospital cares for approximately 50,000 women per year and employs 1,350 staff across all divisions. CQC rated “GOOD” overall. The Trust is one of two specialist foundation trusts in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of Women and Babies. Our history marks a relentless commitment to the advancement of women’s healthcare, spanning more than 200 years.

When current staff where asked to describe the Outpatient department in one word they used: “Enthusiastic”, “teamwork”, “fun”, “amazing”, “friendly”, “collaborative” and “opportunities”. Outpatients won team of the month for their contribution to the welfare of the hospital and more recently team of the year!

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join us on the Gynaecology Outpatients Department with flexible hours over 7 days.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic, hardworking nurses, who have the ability, passion and knowledge to take on a busy outpatient environment, that involves undertaking assisting the clinician carrying out day case procedures.

We currently run 7 ambulatory sessions per week seeing approximately 35 patients. We have 4 Ambulatory consultants that you would be working closely with. In the Ambulatory suite we perform a number of different procedures, these include hysteroscopy, removal of fibroids and polyps, cystoscopy, endometrial ablation.

We are one of a few hospital trusts who have just introduced a new procedure Sonata using pioneering technology to enhance patient care. The successful individual would also work in our recovery suite managing the admission and discharge of Ambulatory patients. All of our registered staff complete a comprehensive training package to enable them to deliver the best possible care to patients in procedure and recovery. As well as Ambulatory the candidate would also participate in a number of nurse led clinics including GNRH injection, Bladder installations, cystometrys  and menopause implant clinic. This would be to provide support for patients and clinicians during routine consultations and diagnostic procedures.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The specialities you will work with include; Endometriosis, Colposcopy, Oncology, Urogynaecology and General Gynaecology. If you are interested in joining a friendly supportive and hardworking team please come along for a look around, a visit or just a general discussion, to see if Gynaecology Outpatients is where you would want to develop your professional career in patient care.

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients effectively
  • Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
  • Demonstrates an interest in Women’s health
  • Ability to contribute and promote change
  • Good time management
  • Keyboard/Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, , hormone implant, coil thread check
  • Competencies in assisting clinicians during ambulatory gynaecology procedures / recovery of patients post

Qualifications and Learning

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship in Practice / ENB998

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Health Promotion
  • Experience of developing plans of care
Desirable criteria
  • Delivering Nurse Led clinics

Personal Attributes Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage time and work under pressure
  • Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
  • Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Methodical and well organised approach
  • Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust
  • Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times
  • Role Models the 6Cs ( Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Orok
Job title
Outpatient Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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