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Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Gynaecology Junior Sister to join our dynamic team at Barts Health. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred care within a busy and diverse outpatient gynaecology service.
This post contracted hours 30hrs a week, which may include long days of a 12 hrs shifts or a 7.30hrs shift depending on service needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the experience of women accessing our emergency gynaecology/early pregnancy and outpatient procedure clinics. This individual will provide expert clinical care, guide junior colleagues and students, and help us to continually improve what we do. This band 6 junior sister will need to have a passion for women’s health, work well within a team and will show skill and potential in leadership.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Maya Miah, our gynaecology matron for more information. [email protected]
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Assertiveness skills
- Ability to demonstrate Leadership Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Trust
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability to communicate
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection skills
- Simple Sickness management.
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Interview skills
- Computer/IT skills
- Awareness of Budget Constraints issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key issues pertaining to Gynaecology nursing care
- Ability to facilitate change
- Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Ability to act as a Positive role model
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in Gynaecology
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care
- Ability to demonstrate effective decision making
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
- Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in gynaecology nursing is essential.
- Experience in mentoring and supporting Junior staff.
- Experience in Mentoring Students on placement
- Experience in shift coordination and taking charge
Desirable
- Previous Leadership experience.
- Experience in Problem Solving.
- Complaint management.
- Conflict management.
- Previous Performance
- Management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse 3 years post registration experience including a minimum of 2 year’s recent experience within gynecology specialty.
- Mentorship in Practice course or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership course.
- Post registration Gynaecology course.
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This advert is for Junior Sister - Gynaecology with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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