Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Kettering General Hospital
Town Kettering
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 12/02/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Post Holder will enable the Complex Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) service to deliver high quality care to women at point of referral, treatment, and safe discharge. They will be responsible and accountable for the safe and effective nursing care for all women within the Complex Termination of Pregnancy service ensuring legal requirements of the TOP process follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines. The Post Holder will provide clinical leadership, nursing expertise and advice to support the women requiring complex interventions both medically and psychologically. The Post Holder will exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct. Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will plan, implement and review patient care to all women accessing the Complex TOP service, providing expert clinical assessment, intervention and treatment within their own scope of professional practice. Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless service is provided to women with complex needs and comorbidities. The Post Holder will work collaboratively with several teams internally and externally who refer women to the Complex TOP service, including regional and national referrals as appropriate. The Post Holder is responsible for caseload holding for the wider MDT team, ensuring patient safety is upheld both medically and psychologically. The service offers care to women with complex needs and medical comorbidities requiring referral to medical specialties, safeguarding, and social services in a timely manner to ensure treatment can be responsive and safe. Good communication by the Post Holder is key. The Post Holder will keep up to date with the range of Trust guidelines, policies, and procedures pertaining to the service, adhering to the TOP process and assisting medical colleagues to ensure that prescriptions, consent forms, and drug administration follow the national guidelines. Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Post Holder will ensure the gynaecology service treats women and their families with privacy and dignity, always acting as the patient advocate. Ensuring the clinical environment is appropriate and sensitive to the woman’s needs. Confidentiality is at the heart of your practice. The Post Holder must actively adopt KGH Trust Values and always act as a role model. Coordinating and managing their own workload for women with complex needs, with the ability to delegate to others where appropriate, is essential. The Post Holder will act as a contact point for women and colleagues alike and represent gynaecology services to a high professional standard. They will welcome and encourage service user feedback to ensure services are fit for purpose, evaluating services and always striving for improvement. Understanding the role of the Complaints and PALS department, supporting the Ward manager and Matron to resolve any issues at source is important. The Post Holder must understand Duty of Candour and always promote an open and honest culture. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse /Midwife – Valid NMC registration Leadership/management course Knowledge & Experience
2 years Gynaecology experience Up to date knowledge of the legal requirements of the service Experience of managing safeguarding concerns Knowledge of contraception choices for women Skills
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system; by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account. We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within KGH. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. Appointments will be made on merit. In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual reference, occupational health clearance, and statutory and mandatory training record. If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019, all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time. Please note that new starters with KGH are subject to a six-month probationary period. Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate, and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result in your offer being withdrawn. Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizens and a key value for all employed to the service. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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Job overview
The Post Holder will enable the Complex Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) service to deliver high quality care to women at point of referral, treatment, and safe discharge. They will be responsible and accountable for the safe and effective nursing care for all women within the Complex Termination of Pregnancy service ensuring legal requirements of the TOP process follows evidence-based practice and national guidelines. The Post Holder will provide clinical leadership, nursing expertise and advice to support the women requiring complex interventions both medically and psychologically. The Post Holder will exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Conduct. Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will plan, implement and review patient care to all women accessing the Complex TOP service, providing expert clinical assessment, intervention and treatment within their own scope of professional practice. Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless service is provided to women with complex needs and comorbidities. The Post Holder will work collaboratively with several teams internally and externally who refer women to the Complex TOP service, including regional and national referrals as appropriate. The Post Holder is responsible for caseload holding for the wider MDT team, ensuring patient safety is upheld both medically and psychologically. The service offers care to women with complex needs and medical comorbidities requiring referral to medical specialties, safeguarding, and social services in a timely manner to ensure treatment can be responsive and safe. Good communication by the Post Holder is key. The Post Holder will keep up to date with the range of Trust guidelines, policies, and procedures pertaining to the service, adhering to the TOP process and assisting medical colleagues to ensure that prescriptions, consent forms, and drug administration follow the national guidelines. Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Post Holder will ensure the gynaecology service treats women and their families with privacy and dignity, always acting as the patient advocate. Ensuring the clinical environment is appropriate and sensitive to the woman’s needs. Confidentiality is at the heart of your practice. The Post Holder must actively adopt KGH Trust Values and always act as a role model. Coordinating and managing their own workload for women with complex needs, with the ability to delegate to others where appropriate, is essential. The Post Holder will act as a contact point for women and colleagues alike and represent gynaecology services to a high professional standard. They will welcome and encourage service user feedback to ensure services are fit for purpose, evaluating services and always striving for improvement. Understanding the role of the Complaints and PALS department, supporting the Ward manager and Matron to resolve any issues at source is important. The Post Holder must understand Duty of Candour and always promote an open and honest culture. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse /Midwife – Valid NMC registration Leadership/management course Knowledge & Experience
2 years Gynaecology experience Up to date knowledge of the legal requirements of the service Experience of managing safeguarding concerns Knowledge of contraception choices for women Skills
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system; by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account. We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within KGH. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. Appointments will be made on merit. In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual reference, occupational health clearance, and statutory and mandatory training record. If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019, all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time. Please note that new starters with KGH are subject to a six-month probationary period. Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate, and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result in your offer being withdrawn. Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizens and a key value for all employed to the service. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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