Registered Nurse - Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse, working within Clinic B1 Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
The successful candidate will work within the nursing team on Clinic B1 which offers a friendly and dynamic working environment and have a strong work ethic of working together, for best outcomes for our patients and delivering high quality care.
If successful you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of general gynaecology clinics which include uro-gynae, fertility, rapid access and urgent suspected cancer clinics, vulval clinic, nurse led early pregnancy clinic and pessary clinic. The gynaecology team are looking to develop a more ambulatory service which will also include out-patient hysteroscopy.
The successful applicant is required to work as part of a multi - disciplinary team so excellent communication skills are essential. As a team we aim to provide a supportive environment for patients and their relatives when dealing with sensitive and emotional issues.
The successful candidate will need to have a passion for women health. Previous gynaecology nursing experience is advantageous but not essential, and the post is open to experienced nurses and newly qualified staff nurses alike to develop their skills and knowledge across a variety of gynaecology clinics. We offer a supportive preceptorship programme and work closely with the clinical practice development team to provide ongoing study and training opportunities to complement the clinical environment and enhance your skills.
The clinics run Monday to Friday therefore flexible working towards the needs of the service is required.
We are looking for individuals with good clinical interpersonal and communication skills, who are willing and able to adapt to change and to work individually within their level of competence.
Applicants must share the Values and Behaviours of Swansea Bay University Health Board.
For further details / informal visit contact;
Sister Kay Millward
Tel: 01639 862080
We believe our staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay university Health board.
Our values caring for each other, working together and always improving show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Responsible for care and Management of patients attending clinic.
Ensure the multi-professional team, is working collaboratively to ensure safe standards of care.
Provide professional leadership, management and advice within in the service and take professional responsibility for designated clinical areas and services.
The post holder will demonstrate a positive attitude in working towards achieving the health boards mission to provide a quality service to women and their families in their sphere of responsibility.
Comply with NMC code of practice and all rules and standards.
demonstrate clinical leadership and direction, enabling a culture of learning and effectiveness
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Ensure the health boards infection control policies and procedures are adhered to.
The post holder will be expected to develop and work towards completing competencies to work in nurse led clinics.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to appl

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