West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - F14
The closing date is 17 November 2026

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Staff Nurse to join our specialist gynaecology and early pregnancy department, which offers a range of both inpatient and outpatient services. The successful applicant will mainly be covering services for the ward inpatients, but there will be involvement with outpatients who attend the ward.

You will be joining a friendly team that provides a variety of women's health services including; early pregnancy services, abortion clinics, gynaecology assessment and inpatient gynaecology elective and emergency cases.

The successful applicant will need to be a good team player and be able to provide empathetic care to our patients, especially to those who are undergoing early pregnancy complications and miscarriage.

It would desirable if you had experience in women's health but this is not essential, as we will be able to train you within the role, building your knowledge and skills to provide patient focused care.

A background of surgical nursing would be beneficial.

This is a Fixed Term role for up to 4 months

Main duties of the job
This role involves;

• Developing specialist knowledge and skills in gynaecology and early pregnancy, which will allow you to competently deliver care to this group of patients.
• Within this role you will be expected to deliver care by, undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• You would be expected to work on a rotation of both days and nights.
• You could be required to work in patient undergoing an abortion. Therefore, it is essential you do not have a conscientious objection to abortion of pregnancy.
• You would be expected to assist in gynae assessment unit and skills will be developed in this role, working you up to taking the role of gynae assessment unit nurse in charge, on occasions.
• Actively follow guidelines and protocols in supporting women who attend our service to ensure we meet the best possible outcomes

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Part-time, flexible working
Reference number: 179-8377742-W
Job location: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registration or Newly Qualified; BLS trained; Preparation for Mentorship; Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Desirable: ILS trained; A1 Assessor course

Experience and knowledge

• Essential: Willingness to share knowledge; Ability to work to clear protocols/guidelines within role boundaries; Knowledge of the Data Protection Act; Previous acute experience within the NHS
• Desirable: Previous mentorship experience; Previous experience in gynaecology; Previous surgical experience; Venepuncture and cannulation

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Good IT skills; Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing; Willingness to share knowledge and mentor students; Evidence of good attendance and time keeping; Team player, able to problem solve to meet team objectives; Excellent organisational skills and time management; Able to remain calm under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner; Understands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection; Accurate with attention to detail; Supports patient equality and diversity; Ability to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity; Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• Desirable: IV drug administration; Previous use of electronic patient record systems (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)

Personal qualities
Essential: Committed to delivering a high quality service

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact Julie Ingham, Ward Manager, at Julieingham@wsh.nhs.uk or 01284712680.

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