Gynaecology Outpatients Deputy Sister

Job summary The gynaecology outpatient department at Hinchingbrooke Hospital is a dedicated unit caring for women's health across a wide range of specialities including colposcopy, hysteroscopy, early pregnancy, urogynaecology, fertility and general gynaecology.
We offer 2ww, routine and urgent appointments, and work as a multi-disciplinary team including healthcare assistants, nurse specialists, physiotherapists and medical staff.Are you a positive role model, with a good range of clinical skills, passionate about women's health care?
Would you like to develop your clinical, managerial and teaching skills in a busy diverse environment, whilst being well supported by a friendly team?You may be a band 5 thinking about making a career move or already working as a band 6 and looking for a change of environment.The successful applicant must be passionate in providing patient centred, personalised care wanting to champion a quality service that is responsive to the changing needs of women using the service.
You must be flexible, open and able to motivate and lead your team.
As the termination of pregnancy service is run from the department, the successful person must be pro-choice.There will be clinical aspects to this role and the successful candidate should be knowledgeable in gynaecology procedures.
****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post**** Main duties of the job The successful candidate will support the Band 7, Outpatients Sister, and be responsible for the day to day management of the gynaecology outpatients department, including clinic utilisation and staffing.The Deputy Sister will be a patient advocate and ensure safe, quality care for all service users.
This will include clinical governance, audit and quality.The role will include clinical sessions as well as staff support such as training, development and education of the team.
About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this position Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NMC registration with ongoing professional development Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Desirable Certification in management or leadership Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post qualification and experience in senior nurse role Desirable Clinical experience working within gynaecology, and preferably outpatients Experience in teaching, presenting, assessing, coaching Knowledge and participation in risk and clinical governance agendas Knowledge Essential Awareness of women's health priorities and local/national issues relating to healthcare provision Knowledge of safe handling and management of medicines Ability to manage, lead and empower a team of staff, demonstrating strong effective leadership qualities Key Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, across all levels of health care as well as patients/carers Proven multi-disciplinary team working Experience of working on own initiative and managing time effectively Ability to develop self and others to use evidence based practice IT skills, able to use e-trac, Anglia ICE, careflow, healthrosters, datix web Ability to resolve conflict Demonstrate ability to act as patient advocate Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment, and remain calm under pressure Desirable Clinical skills, such as setting up and supporting colposcopy and hysteroscopy clinics and venepuncture skill