Job summary
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust specialises in the health of women and babies - both within the hospital and out in the community.

Collectively our team represents some of the most outstanding expertise and experience in this field.

As the only specialist trust for women and babies in the UK and the largest standalone women's hospital of its kind, we are dedicated to the care and well-being of women, babies and families.

Here at Liverpool Women's we believe a great patient experience is intrinsically linked to a great employee experience, for this reason, we need to care for, develop and enable the collective potential of all our people, including those who are not directly employed but who have an important role to play here.

We take pride in harnessing our people's energy, talents and differences with a shared sense of purpose

Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurses to become an integral member of our Gynaecology Nursing Team.

We will provide you with the opportunity to develop a variety of skills across ours services and encourage both newly qualified and experienced nurses to apply.

We recognise that our nurses are integral to delivering our women with care that is of the highest standard as as such support talented Individuals academically and clinically in to our highly regarded specialist and advanced practice roles .

For newly qualified staff members this is an opportunity to continue and develop in your profession in a division that fosters a fair and just culture , a 'be kind' approach and places health and wellbeing as a forefront focus.

We would love to receive applications from candidates who are enthusiastic and can demonstrate our trust values CAREL and can embrace the be kind approach.

Gynaecology experience is desirable for this role but not essential.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with difficult situations in a sensitive manner and make decisions using their own judgement.

About us
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.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Job responsibilities
The post holder will develop specialist knowledge, skills and competence in caring for patients in the general gynaecology/Oncology inpatient area.

There will be a responsibility for the nursing care given to individual patients - the role involves supporting patients and family members pre and post operatively utilising the Enhanced Care Pathway approachNursing patients admitted through our emergency department managing a variety of conditions including pregnancy related complications and miscarriage.

Providing on-going care for patients with palliative diagnosis and supporting patients with managing symptoms associated with a cancer diagnosis. Managing end of life care and supportingcomplex discharges.The post holder will work as part of a team and support the organisation and operational management of service delivery.

The post holder will be an ambassador for the 6 Cs. Culture for compassionate care- Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Commitment, and Courage.

The post holder will be expected to supervise and teach non registered, newly registered and newly appointed staff with the support of senior team members.

There will be a requirement to undertake an educational role, a link nurse role and or cascade training as you become established in this post

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Health Promotion
• Experience of developing plans of care

Personal Attributes Qualities
Essential

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential

• 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

• Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture and canulation

Qualifications & Learning
Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nurse Ward Manager
Natalie Lockett
Natalie.Lockett@lwh.nhs.uk
01517089988