Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a band 5 nurse within Gynaecology.The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team, delivering care at the highest standards. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given by the senior team.

The successful applicant will be required to work Monday - Sunday, including weekends and evenings.

x2 37.50 hour fixed term contract until 30th January 2027.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing degree

Knowledge and Training
Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Leadership skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to manage a group of patients
• Able to keep full and accurate records
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with early pregnancy complications
• Venepuncture/ cannulation skills

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

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).