Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit Sister

**Ambulatory**Gynaecology** Unit Sister**

**Lo**ndon;**The Portland Hospital, 205 - 209 Great Portland St, London W1W 5AH**

**Hours**:37.5hrs pw (Mon-Fri)

**Permanent contract**

**Salary**:Competitive**Dependent on skill & Experience + benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development

The Portland Hospital is excited to recruit for a Unit Sister in this new role developing our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Gynae Unit where we see and treat patients using a full range of diagnostic, outpatient and surgical treatments all on one site.

Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women's Health

As the Sister in the Ambulatory Gynae Unit you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high-quality care within the unit, providing clinical leadership, direction and support for all staff. You will also work within the gynaecology team to provide care to all women during their in-patient stay.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- To Provide expert, individualised, nursing care to patients receiving care for within the Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit (AGU) for Cystoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysteroscopy and Myosure and Manual Vacuum Aspiration
- To demonstrate a consistently high standard of clinical practice at all times in the provision of care. To participate by authoring and contributing towards Guidelines to ensure this high standard of clinical practice.
- To respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- To provide gynaecology advice and information to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to women and their families without supervision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate women centred family focused care.
- To be responsible for the day to day shift co-ordination of the gynaecology unit, providing gynaecology leadership, guidance, expert clinical advice and managerial skills.
- To oversee care provided by registered and non-registered staff within their sphere of responsibility.
- To review ‘work force planning’ and secure adequate cover from temporary staffing if required to ensure staffing levels are maintained to set staffing criteria.
- To work closely with consultant gynaecologists to support high quality care.
- Deal with complex situations and take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
- To work autonomously within guidelines and the sphere of professional practice.
- Participate in clinical audits and guideline writing to maintain a high quality service.
- Support the management of the duty rota / annual leave and study leave to ensure that at all time there is adequate nursing cover and appropriate skill mix for the ward / department.
- To work within the ward / department budget to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
- Maximise revenue capture from patient care and seek to develop revenue generation initiatives.**At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the**very best** care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others**.**

**What**you’ll** bring**:

- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC Registration
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Master’s degree (or working towards) in Women’s Health or Gynaecology or equivalent/higher post graduate qualification
- Demonstrable experience of working in theatres, ambulatory gynaecology setting
- Leadership or management experience
- Teaching/Assessing/mentoring qualification
- Basic adult and newborn Life Support
- Competent in cannulation and venepuncture

**Why HCA UK**?**

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit Sister, you’ll be eligible for:

- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at