Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1267R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
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Specialist Nurse Hysteroscopist
Band 8a
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated registered nurse who is trained or in the process of training to become a nurse hysteroscopist. This position is an exciting opportunity to further develop the skills to become an independent practitioner in hysteroscopy . Full support and training will be provided within our well established team. Upon completion of all training requirements the post will advance to band 8a.
Main duties of the job
The Womens Unit is a dedicated Unit providing out-patient gynaecological procedures.
The unit delivers high quality patient focused care for women requiring minor gynaecological procedures, e.g., colposcopy, hysteroscopy and vulvoscopy.
To provide expert and evidence based care and treatment that is consistent with the individual needs of the patient. To provide clinical advice within the specialist area to enable patients to make informed consent and decisions about their care and understand the rationale of the investigations and treatments.
You should be organised, able to work independently and within a team with excellent communication skills. If you are looking to advance your career and develop new skills then we would like to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions and we would welcome informal visits.
Please see job description attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role or please contact Caroline Walton, Unit Manager on 01423 553144
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN – Minimum 1st Level registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development within gynaecology.
- Knowledge & understanding of related genito-urinary medicine & sexually transmitted infections
Desirable criteria
- Cervical Cytology Course
- Basic/Advanced Counselling skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Walton
- Job title
- Women's Unit and EPAU Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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