Main area: Urogynaecology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Part time
Flexible working
22.5 hours per week (up to 22.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 372-FSS2674
Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: All Calderdale and Huddersfield sites
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 08/01/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading
One Culture of Care
underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come.
Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a keen, highly motivated and caring individual to join our small friendly team of specialist urogynaecology nurses within gynaecology outpatients at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this as part of a supported training pathway. If you have a passion for women's health, have experience working within urogynaecology or gynaecology and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, then we would like to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in Urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provides a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction.
The post holder will be able to coordinate and deliver an expert nurse-led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, and provide medication reviews.
They will be able to work autonomously with excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
They will assist in the development of nurse-led initiatives as part of the service developments to improve patient experience.
They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and collaboratively with related specialties.
Working for Our Organisation We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full information on the job role and main responsibilities along with the person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications / Training
First Level Registered General Nurse
First Degree
Post Basic Qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology, continence
Recognised Mentorship Qualification
Recognised Urodynamics course
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Demonstrable experience in gynaecology or associated area
Knowledge skills and competency gained through a substantive period of working at senior nurse level
Evidence of teaching experience
Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training
Must be highly computer literate
Experience specifically in Urogynaecology Nursing
Evidence of taking responsibility and managing patients at different points through their journey
Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting
Experience of implementing policies and procedures
Evidence of managing vaginal pessary devices
Evidence of experience in Urodynamics testing
Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and service and wider organisation
Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving service provision
Our vision is to provide
One Culture of Care
for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce; that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current/most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.
This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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.
Name: Victoria Evans
Job title: Gynaecology Outpatients Manager
Email address: victoria.evans@cht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01422222667
Additional information: Email is the best method of contact as I work across multiple sites.
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Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Part time
Flexible working
22.5 hours per week (up to 22.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 372-FSS2674
Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: All Calderdale and Huddersfield sites
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 08/01/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading
One Culture of Care
underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come.
Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a keen, highly motivated and caring individual to join our small friendly team of specialist urogynaecology nurses within gynaecology outpatients at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse with experience and qualifications in this field or someone who is willing to work towards this as part of a supported training pathway. If you have a passion for women's health, have experience working within urogynaecology or gynaecology and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, then we would like to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will work alongside a consultant lead in Urogynaecology and a dedicated team of gynaecology nurses and support workers. The team provides a specialist service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction.
The post holder will be able to coordinate and deliver an expert nurse-led service including the management of prolapse, vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, and provide medication reviews.
They will be able to work autonomously with excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
They will assist in the development of nurse-led initiatives as part of the service developments to improve patient experience.
They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and collaboratively with related specialties.
Working for Our Organisation We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full information on the job role and main responsibilities along with the person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications / Training
First Level Registered General Nurse
First Degree
Post Basic Qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology, continence
Recognised Mentorship Qualification
Recognised Urodynamics course
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Demonstrable experience in gynaecology or associated area
Knowledge skills and competency gained through a substantive period of working at senior nurse level
Evidence of teaching experience
Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training
Must be highly computer literate
Experience specifically in Urogynaecology Nursing
Evidence of taking responsibility and managing patients at different points through their journey
Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting
Experience of implementing policies and procedures
Evidence of managing vaginal pessary devices
Evidence of experience in Urodynamics testing
Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and service and wider organisation
Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving service provision
Our vision is to provide
One Culture of Care
for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce; that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current/most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.
This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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.
Name: Victoria Evans
Job title: Gynaecology Outpatients Manager
Email address: victoria.evans@cht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01422222667
Additional information: Email is the best method of contact as I work across multiple sites.
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