Staff Nurse – Women’s Surgical Unit Full Time

A opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse in our gynaecology department. We are looking for a caring and motivated nurse to join our team in a rotational post on Women’s Surgical Unit the inpatient ward and all our outpatient areas.This opportunity is for nurses who see themselves specialising in women’s health of the future, as a foundation or to build on your experience, with the opportunity to work and learn from the clinical nurse specialists in the departmentThe successful candidate will be given support to ensure that they meet the requirements of the post. It is expected that with support this post holder will gain experience across our range of clinics co-located in our outpatient area alongside our inpatient service.Women’s Surgical Unit is a 9 bed inpatient area caring for women undergoing elective & emergency gynaecological care. You will provide care for conditions including complications in early pregnancy and loss, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, suspected cancers, fertility issues, and other gynaecological conditions. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and support the senior nursing staff to ensure safe care of the highest quality. Often there is fast turnover of patients, so it is vital that you can build rapport and offer excellent communication skills to the women in your care.The Outpatient Areas Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology scanning unit a leading centre for the management of early pregnancy complications and outpatient care. Nursing staff are involved in range of care of women from telephone triage to follow up on discharge. Colposcopy service is Consultant led with 3 nurse colposcopists providing examination and treatment for women with abnormal smears & who have signs and symptoms of pre-cancerous changes to their cervix. Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit provides care for women requiring a range of diagnostic and minor surgical and medical procedures such as outpatient hysteroscopy, cystoscopy and day admissions for hyperemesis, linking the inpatient ward and Emergency Department to increase patient flow.The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Duffy Job title: Matron Gynaecology Email address: helen.duffy1@nhs.net Telephone number: 02032991814Ward Leader Ramatu Sankoh via email ramatu.sankoh@nhs.net