Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust specialises in the health of women and babies - both within the hospital and out in the community. Collectively our team represents some of the most outstanding expertise and experience in this field. As the only specialist trust for women and babies in the UK and the largest standalone women's hospital of its kind, we are dedicated to the care and well‑being of women, babies and families.

Here at Liverpool Women's we believe a great patient experience is intrinsically linked to a great employee experience, for this reason, we need to care for, develop and enable the collective potential of all our people, including those who are not directly employed but who have an important role to play here. We take pride in harnessing our people's energy, talents and differences with a shared sense of purpose Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse to become an integral member of our Gynaecology Nursing Team. We will provide you with the opportunity to develop a variety of skills across our services and encourage both newly qualified and experienced nurses to apply.

We recognise that our nurses are integral to delivering our women with care that is of the highest standard and as such support talented individuals academically and clinically in to our highly regarded specialist and advanced practice roles. For newly qualified staff members this is an opportunity to continue and develop in your profession in a division that fosters a fair and just culture, a 'be kind' approach and places health and wellbeing as a forefront focus. We would love to receive applications from candidates who are enthusiastic and can demonstrate our trust values CAREL and can embrace the be‑kind approach.

Gynaecology experience is desirable for this role but not essential. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with difficult situations in a sensitive manner and make decisions using their own judgement. Job responsibilities The post holder will develop specialist knowledge, skills and competence in caring for patients in the general gynaecology/Oncology inpatient area.

There will be a responsibility for the nursing care given to individual patients - the role involves supporting patients and family members pre and post operatively utilising the Enhanced Care Pathway approachNursing patients admitted through our emergency department managing a variety of conditions including pregnancy related complications and miscarriage. Providing on‑going care for patients with palliative diagnosis and supporting patients with managing symptoms associated with a cancer diagnosis. Managing end of life care and supporting complex discharges.The post holder will work as part of a team and support the organisation and operational management of service delivery.

The post holder will be an ambassador for the 6 Cs. Culture for compassionate care – Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Commitment, and Courage. The post holder will be expected to supervise and teach non‑registered, newly registered and newly appointed staff with the support of senior team members.

There will be a requirement to undertake an educational role, a link nurse role and or cascade training as you become established in this post. Person Specification Experience Health Promotion Experience of developing plans of care Personal Attributes Qualities Ability to manage time and work under pressure Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's Be able to work effectively as part of a team Methodical and well organized approach Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times Role models the 6Cs (Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients effectively Knowledge of infection control policy and processes Demonstrates an interest in Women's health Ability to contribute and promote change. Good time management Competencies in clinical tasks such as venepuncture and cannulation Qualifications & Learning RGN Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr