Hysteroscopy Nurse
Job summary
This is post offers an exciting opportunity for a trained band 7 Hysteroscopy nurse to join our team. The post holder will deliver independent hysteroscopy clinics. In addition, the role would include supporting the unit manager with the day to day running of the unit; in addition to workforce management. Exposure to acute clinical practice and leadership/ shift leader experience would be an advantage.
The successful candidate would act as an autonomous practitioner using advanced specialist skills to investigate, assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of own case load of patients presenting to the Post Menopausal Bleeding (PMB) and Outpatient Hysteroscopy (OPH) service in line with agreed protocols, guidelines and patient group directives (PGD's).
The post holder will provide evidence based, high quality and safe standards of care, expert advice relating to PMB and OPH to patients, their relatives, and Oncology/Gynae multidisciplinary team members, medical staff, patient representative groups, trainees and students. In addition, the post holder will support, advise and give information to patients and their families undergoing investigations for suspected cancer.
Main duties of the job
To provide the specialist knowledge and skills and provide specialist advice and clinical care for women and their families, in partnership with other specialised services to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team within Gynaecology Services, utilise relevant specialist knowledge and skills to review protocols and guidelines for the OPH and PMB services.
Be involved with the Directorate and Divisional Management Team in undertaking strategic reviews and service development plans for PMB and OPH services. Develop and lead audits and patient satisfaction surveys for the PMB and OPH services. Participate in audit for hysteroscopy service.
Participate in any research projects relating to the PMB and OPH services Assist, utilising specialist skills and knowledge, in managing PMB and OPH clinics to ensure patients are investigated in keeping with cancer waiting time targets
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care.
We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner, provide the assessment, planning, investigations, diagnosis and treatment for women requiring outpatient hysteroscopy, within own competence, skill and qualifications Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy procedures as an autonomous practitioner within own competence, skill and qualifications Working as an autonomous practitioner, plan and organise workload effectively and be accountable for the quality and standard of work performed Provide a high level of clinical expertise and leadership in the unit and ensure the delivery of patient care in accordance with national and local guidelines, policy and procedures ensuring best standards of practice, the NMC code Support both medical and nursing staff in the delivery of high quality care that is safe, clinically effective and takes into account the patient experience Contribute to the formulation of patient information leaflets and clinical/departmental guidelines Act as a professional role model to all staff Be a contact/resource/ work towards being a contact resource for GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration First Degree in Nursing Studies PG Certificate in Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and Therapeutic Management Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience and
Knowledge · Essential
Evidence of relevant post registration experience. Knowledge and understanding of professional standards and requirements Experience of coordinating / leading teams. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations make decisions and solve complex problems. Experience and knowledge of current Clinical Governance/Risk Management.
Desirable
Experience / exposure to gynaecology nursing at Band 5/ 6 in a ward / outpatient setting. Experience of managing teams Experience of managing health roster Experience of recruitment and retention Skills and abilities
Essential
Be a role model, setting a positive example, through your actions in professional practice. Evidence of commitment, Motivation and adaptability. Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including liaising effectively with teams/ key stakeholders within and outside the organisation. Evidence of personal insight and sound judgement. Demonstrate awareness of NHS values. Ability to manage own workload, effectively . Ability to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines Methodical & systematic approach to work, involving close attention to detail.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
