Registered General Nurse Gynaecology Outpatients and Colposcopy Clinic
Are you looking for a new challenge? Interested in women's health? If so, the Gynae Care Suite Aberystwyth would like to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has become available in the Gynae Care Suite for a forward-thinking part-time Registered General Nurse in Bronglais General Hospital and Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.
Clinics consist of nurse-led clinics including pessary and pregnancy advisory services. Additional clinics include colposcopy, hysteroscopy, vulval, menopause, rapid access, and post-menopausal clinics.
The applicant will be fully supported and trained and must be keen to learn new skills. We are a friendly team and will welcome the new applicant into the role.
Main duties of the job The Gynae Care Suite has a range of nurse-led and outpatient procedures. The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the delivery of care to women in the Gynae Care Suite and will contribute to the smooth running of the unit.
With experience, the post holder will be expected to undertake nurse-led pessary clinics and may be expected to take charge of the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager.
The post holder will prepare for and assist in the performance of all gynaecological procedures, diagnostics, and therapeutics. These procedures are specialised, and an eye for detail and observation is called for. A willingness to learn and promote women's health is essential. Self-development is encouraged and supported within the unit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge
Level 1 Registered Nurse
Current NMC Registration
Evidence of continuing professional development
Statutory and mandatory training
Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Able to relate theory to practice
Maintain their personal and organisational professional Development
Basic Life Support
Willingness to develop skills/further knowledge base
Understanding and Promotion of patients advocacy
Understanding of accountability
Up to date on current nursing issues
Degree in Nursing
Teaching Qualification
Cervical smear taker
Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience
Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to staff and women's needs
Relevant Experience within gynaecology and colposcopy specialities
Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Clinics consist of nurse-led clinics including pessary and pregnancy advisory services. Additional clinics include colposcopy, hysteroscopy, vulval, menopause, rapid access, and post-menopausal clinics.
The applicant will be fully supported and trained and must be keen to learn new skills. We are a friendly team and will welcome the new applicant into the role.
Main duties of the job The Gynae Care Suite has a range of nurse-led and outpatient procedures. The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the delivery of care to women in the Gynae Care Suite and will contribute to the smooth running of the unit.
With experience, the post holder will be expected to undertake nurse-led pessary clinics and may be expected to take charge of the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager.
The post holder will prepare for and assist in the performance of all gynaecological procedures, diagnostics, and therapeutics. These procedures are specialised, and an eye for detail and observation is called for. A willingness to learn and promote women's health is essential. Self-development is encouraged and supported within the unit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge
Level 1 Registered Nurse
Current NMC Registration
Evidence of continuing professional development
Statutory and mandatory training
Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Able to relate theory to practice
Maintain their personal and organisational professional Development
Basic Life Support
Willingness to develop skills/further knowledge base
Understanding and Promotion of patients advocacy
Understanding of accountability
Up to date on current nursing issues
Degree in Nursing
Teaching Qualification
Cervical smear taker
Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience
Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to staff and women's needs
Relevant Experience within gynaecology and colposcopy specialities
Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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