Staff Nurse- Harbourside Gynaecology UnitJob summaryCan you see yourself working within our Women's Health Team?
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly Women's Health Team. You'll be providing safe, effective nursing care, support and advice to women attending our outpatient gynaecology clinics.
Our clinics include Colposcopy, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Menorrhagia, Post-Menopausal Bleeding (PMB), Coil, Vulval and Urogynaecology, as well as a range of other specialist gynaecology services.
This is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in women's health. You'll work alongside experienced nurse specialists and our supportive medical team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
This post is
27.5 hours per week, worked across a mixture of:
- Long days: 08:30-17:30
- Early shifts: 08:30-13:30
- Late shifts: 13:00-18:00
Please note that all staff are expected to work flexibly across our Trust sites to meet service needs.
Base location: Poole Hospital
Interview date: 30th July
Informal visits are welcomed if you'd like to find out more about the role or meet the team before applying.
Main duties of the job- Setting up for procedural clinic's- including all equipment (aseptically setting up scopes) , prepping notes, documentation etc...
- Assisting consultant during procedures
- Supporting the patient and being their advocate during procedures
- Giving post procedure advice
- Stock ordering
- Pharmacy ordering
- Providing post procedure care to unwell patients- including active monitoring and escalating deteriorating patients
- Completing RTT outcome forms post clinic's and actively encouraging patients to fill in feedback forms
Please refer to Band 5 job description for further details or contact clinical nursing lead- contact details below.
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DetailsDate posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 153-SP06410
Job locations: Poole Hospital, Dorset, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person SpecificationTechnical Skills CompetenciesEssential- IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
- Patient assessment, vital signs and recognition of deterioration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation and workload management
Desirable- Medication administration (PO, IV & IM)
- Venepuncture/cannulation
- Experience assisting with outpatient/minor procedures
KnowledgeEssential- Fundamental nursing knowledge and clinical skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk
- Infection prevention and control
Desirable- Knowledge of women's health and common gynaecological conditions
QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Women's Health/Gynaecology training or courses
- Basic Counselling skills
ExperienceEssential- Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute, outpatient or procedural setting
- Experience providing compassionate, patient-centred care
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
Desirable- Women's health/gynaecology experience
- Experience supporting students or junior staff
- Participation in audit or quality improvement
Person SpecificationTechnical Skills CompetenciesEssential- IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
- Patient assessment, vital signs and recognition of deterioration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation and workload management
Desirable- Medication administration (PO, IV & IM)
- Venepuncture/cannulation
- Experience assisting with outpatient/minor procedures
KnowledgeEssential- Fundamental nursing knowledge and clinical skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk
- Infection prevention and control
Desirable- Knowledge of women's health and common gynaecological conditions
QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Women's Health/Gynaecology training or courses
- Basic Counselling skills
ExperienceEssential- Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute, outpatient or procedural setting
- Experience providing compassionate, patient-centred care
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
Desirable- Women's health/gynaecology experience
- Experience supporting students or junior staff
- Participation in audit or quality improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Dorset, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead Women's Health Gynaecology
Freya Goodwin
freya.goodwin@uhd.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 153-SP06410
Job locations: Poole Hospital, Dorset, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
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