Job summary
As a Registered Nurse working in the Gynaecology Clinic and Early Pregnancy Unit within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be enthusiastic about women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.

The early pregnancy department is busy managing women in the early stage of pregnancy including pregnancy loss. There is also a varied range of Gynaecology clinics running - MIT; performing hysteroscopies and other minor treatments, Colposcopy clinics; run by the specialist nurse or doctors, general gynaecology clinics, urogynaecology/pessary clinics; as a nurse led service, post menopausal bleed clinics; run by one of our specialist nurses or doctors. and gynaecology oncology service; working with our cancer nurse specialist nurses.

You will need to adapt to the many varying clinics within the department. You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that you will be prepared to support learners within the department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

• Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Work across all areas of the department including early pregnancy unit and gynaecology outpatients.
• Support women and their families through their gynaecology treatment pathway
• Support women within the early pregnancy journey, including the management of early pregnancy loss
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges.
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame' culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
• Build rapport and trust with those you work with.
• Actively listen, showing empathy when needed
• Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities - identify what works well and do more of it
• Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS foundation trust is a great organization to work for with vast opportunities to develop skills and knowledge whilst working in a collaborative environment.

You will work as part of a team that respects individual points of view, welcomes suggestions for innovative working and values diversity. The Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy team are passionate about the excellent care they provide to women that attend the department.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job responsibilities

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
• Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
• Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques
• Ability to move and handle clients and equipment in line with the Trusts Manual Handling procedures
• Able to manage time effectively and multi-task using own initiative due to high volumes of work

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma / degree in nursing or on a pathway

Desirable

• Venepuncture

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Passion for women's health
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk

Desirable

• Gynaecology knowledge/experience
• Early pregnancy knowledge/experience
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs

Specific Skills
Essential

• Ability to work within a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent telephone / bedside manner / customer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality

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