Staff Nurse Womens Health

Job SummaryThe women's department is looking to recruit a nurse to work in the women's health clinic. The department is a busy, well‑renowned department with good support from consultants, nurse specialists and administration staff. The successful applicant will be responsible for day‑to‑day nursing support of the clinic, assist in procedures, and provide support and reassurance to patients. The successful applicant will be encouraged to further knowledge and skills in the area of women's health and colposcopy by completing the women's health and screening course.For informal visits or enquiries please call Tara Egan, Nurse Manager at 0207 288 5161.Main DutiesThe post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation within women's health outpatients. The post holder is also expected to carry all relevant forms of care following appropriate training and will be required to demonstrate procedures to qualified and unqualified staff, and supervise unqualified members of the team.About UsWhittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce that is as representative as possible of this population, valuing differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that, as a public sector organisation, we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences.DetailsDate posted: 05 December 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 5Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 per annum inclusive of HCAsContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 220‑WHT‑3552Job location: Whittington NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NFJob ResponsibilitiesHave an interest in women's health nursing and be aware of the procedures and protocols surrounding the care and treatment of this group of patients.Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.Work following appropriate training in the women's health department, ensuring that a preceptorship programme is followed and competencies achieved.Administer medications to patients as required, with a thorough understanding of individual medicines, their effects, side effects and interactions, and knowledge of the legislation controlling the use, storage, administration and prescription of medicines.Work within the scope of nursing practice and undertake training to develop the skills needed, including assisting with medical procedures such as biopsies, caring for patients following sedation and/or local anaesthesia.Exercise professional accountability as guided by the NMC Code of Conduct.Act as an effective role model to student nurses and HCAs.Person Specification – ClinicalPrevious RN experience in an acute or community setting.Shows interest in gaining experience in women's health outpatient nursing.Good nursing skills; knowledge of general nursing principles, policies and procedures.Desirable – ClinicalRelevant Mentorship/Teaching Course.Post‑reg course in women's health.Knowledge and Skills – EssentialEffective communication, verbal and written skills.Able to provide essential care for patients.Knowledge of appraisal and revalidation process.Desirable – Knowledge and SkillsExperience of assisting in gynaecological procedures.Managerial and Educational – EssentialShows interest in post‑reg updates and courses within women's health.Can manage patient caseload and clinic within women's health.Knowledge of NMC code of conduct.Understanding of principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit and quality, health and safety.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsWhittington Hospital NHS TrustWhittington NHS TrustMagdala AvenueLondonN19 5NFEmployer's Websitehttps://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr