Registered Nurse- Hysteroscopist, Band 7

The gynaecology service is proud of our hysteroscopy service and are expanding our clinical diagnostic services to include a nurse specialist who will support the consultant team in the diagnosis of women's health conditions.

We have the exciting opportunity for a 18 month fixed term fulltime specialist nurse hysteroscopy post, based within the gynaecology service at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trusts.

Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content can be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.

The successful candidate will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care. The successful applicant will provide nursing expertise to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the specialty service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.

You will be expected to work closely with gynaecology and oncology clinicians as well as the gynaecology dedicated outpatient nursing team to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality surgical outcomes within national targets.

Main duties of the job

Integral to the responsibilities of this post are the following objectives:

- To ensure the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred clinical service

- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in that same task

- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

- To work in accordance with our trust's procedures and operating policies and develop and update Standard Operating Policies relevant to the service

- To support the business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Women and Children Division and our Trust

- To work within the framework of team decisions

- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community both NHS and social services

- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility

The Gynaecology Directorate is part of the Trust's Women and Children's Division. The Chief of Service for Women and Children's Services is Dr Simon Pirie, who also holds clinical commitments as a consultant in Neonatology. The Divisional Operations Director is Becky Hughes and the Divisional Nursing Director is Karen Pudge.

The Gynaecology service is based at Gloucester Royal Hospital, and provides care for women from Gloucestershire. Operating lists are undertaken at both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospital with outpatient clinics being held in the Women's Centre at Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and surrounding community hospitals.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.