Job summary
Employer heading
Junior Sister - Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
Band 6
Job overview
To support women in their early pregnancy journey. Be responsible for supporting the gynaecology medical team and sonographers within the early Pregnancy Unit. You will work as part of the multi-professional team providing a high standard of care to women and their families within the integrated gynaecology service.
Be responsible for supporting the consultant and junior doctor’s, be an advocate for patients, utilising your experience and knowledge referring to consultant gynaecologist/senior nurse as appropriate and provide on-going care in emergency situations as outlined by protocol until additional support arrives. Support the complex emotions of women and their families experiencing early pregnancy complications.
Provide clinical expertise, knowledge and support to junior team members, and students. Take charge of the department daily routine and deputise for the Senior Sister in her absence. Ensure audits, daily staffing and staffing allocation is completed, appraisals and off duty are completed in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the safe and efficient flow of patients through the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. Ensuring the care and safety of women undergoing diagnostic and treatment procedures alongside the junior doctors and consultants, arranging pre assessment and surgical care for women requiring surgery. Undertaking counselling and providing bereavement support for women experiencing pregnancy loss. Liaising with other members of the MDT, other department teams, specialist nurses and secretaries to support the patient pathways, including clinic preparation. The post holder is expected to support other members of the team including nursing staff, health care assistants and students and work closely with benign gynaecology outpatient’s team. The post holder will follow the escalation of emergencies and have skills in how to manage these situations. The post holder will have experience of working in gynaecology care settings and the key principles of delivering care in this setting.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Mon-Fri – 16 hours per week
The busy EPAU department is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated nurse with excellent communication skills to join the team as a Junior Sister.
The role involves the management of ensuring high quality, clinical care to women/pregnant people and their families experiencing early pregnancy complications. You will be an advocate for the patient experience, providing counselling and bereavement support to enable effective decision making. As a junior sister you will enable the effective management of resources and staffing. You will be expected to have the flexibility to work within all areas of the department.
The successful candidate must be committed to improving the patient experience and ensuring the high standards we expect for our patients are met. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience with early pregnancy care and a willingness to lead change.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Hard, EPAU Senior Sister, [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
- Shows consolidation of experience through evidence in personal professional portfolio
- Diploma level or above nursing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in an Early Pregnancy Setting
- Experience of organising own workload and leading where appropriate
- Experience of managing difficult conversations and delivering bad news and following this up with patient support
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a gynaecology setting
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
- Sarah Hard
- Job title
- EPAU Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
To arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Hard, EPAU Senior Sister, [email protected]
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