Urgent Search Gynaecology Outpatients Nurse

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Gynaecology Outpatients Nurse

The closing date is 22 October 2025

The gynaecology outpatient department offers care to patients with complex women's health issues from a wide ranging patient demographic. The department runs clinics covering different gynaecology needs (fertility/general/oncology/colposcopy), requiring an ability to be able to understand the differing clinical needs for each clinic & work to clearly defined policies and procedures.

Post holders will be expected to undertake training to ensure a basic knowledge or level of competence to be able to assist in the various procedures that are carried out within the different gynaecological clinics. They will be expected toprovide an effective, safe, evidence based patient care in accordance with 'The Code' to women with gynaecological problems in the outpatient setting.

The post holder will be a registered nurse with the expertise and skills to be able to assess, plan and implement individual patient's care; being accountable for their own actions. It requires highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise between primary and secondary care to ensure patients receive continuity in care. You will also be able to communicate sensitive and complex information to both patients and their carers or families.

Post holders will ensure that patient flow is optimised throughout the department and continue to monitor and improve this by taking part in evaluating processes & systems.

Main duties of the job

To ensure a smooth running of the gynaecology outpatient department, assisting doctors and specialist nurses whilst seeing patients.

Taking telephone calls and advising patients as needed.

Ensuring equipment is in full working order and stock available.

Reporting issues to senior nurse.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.

Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.

Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team at all times.

Uses skills to overcome communication barriers to act as the patients advocate supporting their decisions this can include patients with learning disabilities, mental health needs or if patient requires an interpreter

Liaise with the Gynaecology management team as appropriate.

Contribute positively to the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of the team.

Act as a role model adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

Supports clinics and advocates for patients.

Participates in gynaecology ward rounds, discharge planning and other multidisciplinary team meetings and ward team meetings

Provides accurate and contemporaneous documentation of patient care in accordance with UHSussex and national policies

Builds effective relationship with patients relatives and carers and other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team

Makes and receives telephone calls with due courtesy, effectively imparting and recording information taking into account confidentiality, Caldicott and Data Protection

Handles complaints and plaudits in a professional manner and in accordance with Trust policy

Liaises with the ward manager, senior nurse and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern

Demonstrate kindness and compassion by being non-judgmental; treating all staff equally; being honest and giving timely and constructive feedback

Service Delivery and Improvement

To ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are performed in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.

Initiate repair / maintenance requisitions as required.

Understand and implement the Trusts policies as appropriate for the clinic setting.

Be aware of and work in accordance with the Trust policies, procedures, standards and embrace the Trusts Vision We Care in the clinic environment.

Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments.

Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained within the department.

Ensure appropriate use of all Trust resources at all times.

Attend and participate in regular departmental meetings.

Actively participate in clinical audit and research as required.

Adhere to the Trusts governance frameworks.

People Management and Development

Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.

To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

Assist with the induction and support of new colleagues.

Demonstrate a positive attitude to the mentoring and support of learners and junior staff.

Maintain an educational environment that is conductive to learning for all staff

Facilitate learning for nursing students, nursing assistants and newly qualified staff to assist them in meeting their specific objectives and learning outcomes.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

Accountable for attending all mandatory training on a regular basis and ensuring a record is kept.

Accountable for own practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve professional knowledge and competence

Patient Care Delivery

To assess, plan and implement specialist gynaecological care in consultation with the multi disciplinary team, supervising the care and treatments administered by junior members of staff.

To update and maintain nursing procedures in patients records following any treatments ensuring that all the key elements are adequately recorded.

To act as a direct point of contact during appointment. This will include providing advice on any treatments or procedures that may be needed. The post holder will be expected to provide both standard and expert advice on different range of treatments and diagnostic tests.

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to NMC guidelines and the Trusts guidelines for the safe and Secure Handling of Medicines

Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.

Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.

Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view

Undertake a wide range of clinical duties relating to the different gynaecological clinics.

Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to always support the smooth running of the clinics.

Act in emergency situations being able to make clinical decisions under pressure

Learning and Development

Attend mandatory training updates as required.

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

- Current NMC registration
- Minimum 6 months post graduate experience in acute health setting

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata

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