Nurse Hysteroscopist - Dudley, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

    The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
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    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity is available for a full-time band 7 nurse hysteroscopist within the Gynaecology department at Russells Hall Hospital. This post is initially a 18 month fixed term contract. Flexibility and dedication is required, and full support will be given.

    For any further information please contact MatronLeanne Beedles.

    Main duties of the job

    The post holder will be responsible for independently assessing, investigating and diagnosing women referred to the ambulatory hysteroscopy clinics in accordance with national, regional and local protocols.

    To carry out diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy procedures as an autonomous practitioner within own competence, skill and qualifications

    The Nurse Hysteroscopist will have key working relationships will all members of the nursing, medical, multidisciplinary and department management teams.

    The post holder will also assist in managing outpatient hysteroscopy clinics to ensure patients are investigated in keeping with cancer waiting time targets.

    About us

    At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

    We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

    Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

    We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications and Education

    Essential

  • First Level Registered Nurse with NMC
  • Nursing degree
  • Knowledge and Training

    Desirable

  • Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Completion of preceptorship/support skills
  • Intravenous drug administration skills
  • Desirable

  • Computer literate
  • Venepuncture/ cannulation skills
  • Communication & Relationship Skills

    Essential

  • Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
  • Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
  • Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
  • Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work within a team and develop others