Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-7347902
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospitals
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee Nurse Hysteroscopist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
We are offering an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to train as a Nurse Hysteroscopist. This Band 6 training role is aimed at nurses wishing to expand their scope of practice into advanced nurse-led diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy services.
The successful candidate will undertake a formal training programme, supported by the senior medical and nursing team. upon successful completion, you will be expected to independently perform Outpatient hysteroscopy, polypectomy, endometrial biopsies and other procedures as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a comprehensive training programme in outpatient hysteroscopy, including theoretical and clinical competency assessments.
Assist with and progressively lead outpatient hysteroscopy procedures under supervision.
Provide expert nursing care and support to women undergoing hysteroscopy and associated procedures.
Deliver safe, evidence-based practice in line with Trust and national hysteroscopy guidelines.
Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure smooth funning of the service.
Ensure excellent communication with patients, families, and the MDT team.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the nurse-led hysteroscopy service.
Working for our organisation
You will provide high quality specialist nursing care to all patients and their families/carers from diagnosis, treatment and beyond. You will ensure that patients are supported throughout their journey as their key worker as a point of contact and supporting them to move forward.
You will also act as a resource for other healthcare professionals for gynaecology cancer treatments along with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will hold well developed interpersonal and communication skills and also possess good facilitation and IT skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced nurse with surgical and or cancer nursing experience. You will be joining a team who will support you in your gynaecology cancer care learning and experience, in return you will need to show commitment to self-direct your own studies to benefit the patients the team and yourself.
This is an exciting time for gynaecology, we welcome you to be part of our transformation!
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Demonstration of personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Degree or Evidence of academic pathway towards a degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Recent knowledge and experience in the holistic assessment of patients
- Ability to assess psychological needs of patients
- Ability to demonstrate detailed clinical knowledge relating to the assessment of patients over the telephone
- Knowledge and experience of using the Ulysses reporting system
Desirable criteria
- Aware of the Cancer clinical harm policy and escalation process
- Aware of the Cancer Somerset IT system
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential criteria
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carolyn Henderson
- Job title
- Surgical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452210
- Additional information
Carolyn Henderson
Matron for Gynaecology
Telephone 01493 452210
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