TOP Nurse

To provide Abortion and Sexual Health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to patients in a supportive manner, in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice, the Abortion Act 1967, the Health & Social Care Act 2008, Policies, Procedures and Quality Standards. To line manager other clinicians involved in the provision of the service at the unit, and to act as 'person in charge' in the absence of the Unit Manager. To provide cross-cover with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) Lead Nurse in times of absence. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the delivery of holistic, high quality, evidence-based care to patients accessing the gynaecology and early pregnancy services provided on the Women's Health Unit. The post holder must be able to work without direct supervision and will be expected to undertake clinical procedures and extended roles, as indicated by service needs. Support and training will be provided, where required. The post holder will work autonomously and as part of the multi-professional team.

• oRegistered Adult Nurse level 1 or Registered Midwife (practicing)
• oActive NMC registration with PIN
Desirable
• oContraception skills
• oCounselling skills
Experience Essential
• oWorking to guidelines, policies & procedures
• oTo ensure informed consent to treatment is maintained.
• oGynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e. sexual health, contraception.
• oVenepuncture.
Desirable
• oExperience of nurse admissions and discharges.
• oExperience of completing audits and guideline development.
• oEducation development and teaching.
• oService development and change management.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
• oAn awareness of the Abortion Act (training given).
• oKnowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements related to this role.
• oSafeguarding - awareness of safeguarding children and adults (training given).
• oA working knowledge of Infection control processes.
• oA knowledge of Child Protection related to this role. (training given).
• oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• oListening skills.
• oAccurate administrative competence
• oKnowledge of hospital IT systems.
• oAttention to detail, excellent documentation skills.
Desirable
• oContraception.
• oSexual health.
• oAbortion procedures and clinical guidelines.
• oIncident reporting
• oCounselling.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values Essential
• oCompassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement., oNon-judgmental.
• oCompassionate and kind.
• oProfessional, acts as a role model.
• oTeam player.
• oCommitment to client-led service
• oAble to maintain strict confidentiality.
• oExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate at the level of the patient
• oSmart appearance strict adherence to the uniform policy and infection control standards
• oCommitment to a woman's right to choose abortion.
• oPrepared to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and any other role specific vaccinations as mandated by the Trust.
• oAbility to work to time pressures and work flexibly.
  
  Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.