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Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Current NMC Registration.
- Experience
Minimum 1 year of UK experience working within an NHS or acute surgical ward setting.
- Experience
Minimum 6-12 months of UK experience working within a gynaecology ward environment.
- Experience
Experience caring for elective surgical patients.
- Experience
Competent in providing pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Experience
Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills.
- Experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience
Competent in maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Experience
Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Xyla Elective Care is working in partnership with an NHS Trust as Insourcing in Hull to deliver a weekend elective gynaecology service aimed at reducing patient waiting times and improving access to care. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a background in both gynaecology and surgical ward nursing to support patients undergoing a range of day case gynaecology procedures.
This role involves providing high-quality pre- and post-operative care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes. The service operates on weekends, offering the opportunity to contribute to a specialist elective programme while delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Assess, admit and prepare patients for elective gynaecology procedures.
Deliver safe, high-quality pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
Monitor patients throughout their day-case treatment pathway, responding appropriately to any changes in condition.
Support patient recovery, discharge planning and provide health education where required.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with NMC and local policies.
Work collaboratively with consultants, theatre staff, recovery teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Promote a safe, compassionate and patient-centred environment at all times.
About us
Xyla Elective Care partners with NHS trusts across the UK as a Insourcing provider to help reduce patient waiting lists and improve access to high-quality healthcare services. Through the delivery of specialist elective care programmes, Xyla supports NHS organisations by providing experienced clinical teams across a range of surgical and diagnostic services.
Our focus is on delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centred care while maintaining the highest clinical standards. Working collaboratively with NHS partners, we help patients receive timely treatment and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes nationwide.
Details
- Date posted: 21 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £360 a day
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 3 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0073-26-0045
- Job locations: Paragon street, Hull, HU1 2AA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Gynaecology Ward Nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective day case gynaecology procedures. Duties include assessing and admitting patients, providing pre- and post-operative nursing care, monitoring patients throughout their treatment journey, supporting discharge planning, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The post holder will work closely with theatre teams, ward staff, and clinicians to ensure a safe, efficient, and patient-centred service. The role requires previous experience within gynaecology and surgical ward settings, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to provide excellent care throughout the patient pathway.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Surgical Ward Nurse with Xyla in Hull, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £360.00. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 21 Jan 2027.
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