Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered General Nurses/Level 1 to join our busy Gynaecology Outpatients Department on secondment to cover maternity leave.

Are you - Interested in a change and development opportunity? Highly motivated to work in a specialty ensuring the highest possible quality of care is delivered to patients of all ages?

The Gynaecology Unit (OGN) is based on ‘G’ floor of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and on level one of the Jessop Wing. The unit comprises of Outpatients/Colposcopy, Day Care, Termination Services, Emergency Admissions, Early Pregnancy Care, general Gynaecology, Uro-Gynaecology, Gynae Oncology, Infertility and the Assisted Conception Unit.

The successful applicant(s) will be based within the Gynaecology Out-Patient Department in the Jessop Hospital Wing. A commitment to individualised patient care within the PROUD values of the Trust, evidence-based practice is essential. 

Within a supportive positive learning environment, we offer all grades of staff ongoing professional and practice development in order to enhance and develop your skills and meet the requirements of Revalidation (NMC).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should be able to:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. To maintain effective communication skills with patients, relatives and healthcare team. To act sensitively, confidentially and with empathy in demonstrating understanding of wide ranging physical and emotional needs. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records, both written and electronic. To act within a framework of Healthcare Governance. Protect, improve and preserve patients health by adherence to infection control policies and practice. Exercise professional judgement by applying skills and knowledge to the safe custody and administration of drugs via EPMA. Support students and healthcare assistants; demonstrating exemplary practice. Ensure compliance with NMC Post registration education and re-registration standards. Work with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures, NMC code of conduct seeking advice as necessary from the health care team.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 6 to 9 months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Completed and achieved ADNS/BA (Hons) Nursing Studies OR Registered Nurse

Desirable criteria

Teaching & Assessing qualification or Equivalent or working towards.

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive post registration experience Evidence of inter-professional team working.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in an Out-Patients area

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Evidence of continuing education and professional development. Effective communication skills.

Desirable criteria

Clinical skills – Venepuncture

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Professional approach to working practices. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service.

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job description (PDF, 184.4KB) PS (PDF, 336.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameRachael OxleyJob titleSenior SisterEmail number0114 2268413Additional information

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contactRachael Oxley,Julie Foster (Matron)( 0114 22 68428) orTris Keogh(Clinical Nurse Educator); (0114 22 68591) on weekdays.