Staff Nurse Womens Health

Job overview

The women's department is looking to recruit a  nurse  to work in the women’s health clinic. The department is a busy, well renowned department with good support from consultants, nurse specialists and administration staff.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day nursing support of the clinic, assist in procedures and provide support and reassurance to patients attending the clinic.  The successful applicant  will be encouraged to further knowledge and skills in the area of women’s health and colposcopy by completing the women’s health and screening course.

For informal visits/ enquiries please call Tara Egan, Nurse Manager 0207 288 5161

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation within women's health outpatients.

The post holder is also expected to carry all relevant forms of care  following appropriate training and will be required to demonstrate procedures to qualified and unqualified staff, and supervise unqualified members of the team. The post holder will have an interest in the specialist area of women’s health and expand knowledge and skills in this area.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Have an interest in women’s health nursing and be aware of the procedures and protocols surrounding the care and treatment of this group of patients.

Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines

The post holder will work  following appropriate training in the Womens health department, ensuring that a preceptorship programme is followed and competencies achieved.

Administer medications to patients on an as needed basis. This requires a thorough understanding of individual medicines, their effects, side effects and interactions. There must also be knowledge of the legislation controlling the use, storage, administration and prescription of medicines.

To work within the scope of nursing practice and undertake training to develop the skills needed for your area, including assisting with medical procedures e.g. biopsies, caring for patients following sedation and/or local anaesthesia.

Exercise professional accountability as guided by the NMC Code of  Conduct (nurses).

Act as an effective role model to student nurses/HCA’s.