Gynae Emergency and Fertility Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Gynaecology department for a Gynae Emergency/Fertility nurse specialist role. This role is 15 hours working in our Fertility Clinic and 22.5 hours in our Gynae Emergency Clinic. This is a band 6 role progressing onto a band 7 role once competencies have been met and budget approved.
The post holder is required to provide high quality, individualised care and advice to all patients accessing the services. The post holder will provide a holistic approach to Fertility and Emergency Gynaecological investigations, treatment and early pregnancy through compassionate, evidence-based practice.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will have the responsibility for the daily co-ordination of the Gynaecology Emergency Assessment Clinic and Fertility Unit at Northampton General Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting all members of the team ensuring that care is delivered in line with current NICE Guidelines and local Trust protocols. They will promote nurse-led care in partnership with other health professionals.
The post holder will practice autonomously from the findings of investigations and ultrasound scans to plan appropriate care and treat accordingly. The post holder will be responsible for the development of both their role and other members of the team roles in order to improve the service and maintain current service levels and practice according to the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting Clinical Excellence
- Be a clinical expert in diagnosis, treatment and care with excellent assessment and interpersonal skills.
- Take responsibility to ensure a high standard of clinical care and patient welfare whilst in the clinic supporting junior staff to do likewise.
- Act autonomously and have the skills to support in the development of protocols and care pathways.
- Assess, implement and evaluate individualised strategies to manage the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients attending the clinic.
- Assess capacity, gain valid consent and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Carry out comprehensive patient assessments demonstrating skills while working independently, on a wide range of patients of varied age and backgrounds.
- Communicate highly sensitive information, especially where barriers to understanding/acceptance need to be overcome.
- Coordinate and prioritise day-to-day working practices within the service.
- Actively strive towards improving the patient experience within the departments, acting as an advocate for the patients attending the clinics.
- Act as a professional role model for nursing and as a clinical expert within the department in both a practical and advisory/educational role.
2. OTHER INFORMATION
The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The post holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day-to-day work and behaviours. The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day-to-day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
- 6 months Gynae/Fertility experience
- Counselling qualification
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of national and local strategies and policies pertaining to the services
- Knowledge of current NICE Guidelines pertaining to Fertility and early pregnancy treatment.
- Experience of working within a nurse-led service with an ability to independently provide relevant advice/treatment.
- Understanding of professional and personal accountability in line with current standards set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Experience of managing a service and clinic independently.
Skills & Abilities
- Gynaecology/Early pregnancy scanning experience and qualification.
- Able to independently plan, assist and evaluate the patients' care pathway.
- Manage nurse-led clinical sessions and own time effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate oral, written and listening skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to make autonomous decisions.
At Northampton General Hospital, we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. We encourage applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
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