Job Description

Working Part Time:

20 hours per week



An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gynaecology Outpatients department for a band 5 Registered Nurse.



We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Nurse's to join our Gynaecology Outpatients team to support delivery of our services to Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) and Gynaecology Outpatients.



The successful candidate will be expected to work within all areas of Gynaecology Outpatients.



The Gynaecology Outpatients Departments covers clinics from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday with some Saturdays and Sunday working from 8am to 6pm.



We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about women's health and has a passion to be involved in continuing to develop the services provided in gynaecology outpatients.



1. You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team-based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.

2. Clinical Care Delivery:

Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

3. Communication and Collaboration:

Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Supervision and Mentoring:

Supervising and mentoring junior staff, including student nurses.

5. Quality Improvement:

Contributing to the improvement of patient care and the overall quality of the department.



6. Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.



7. Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.



8. All employees have the responsibility to always comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.



The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

The Countess of Chester Hospital:

providing 438 general and acute beds

Ellesmere Port Hospital:

providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility

Tarporley War Memorial Hospital:

a base for community services which serve the local rural population.



The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.??



See for further details.



Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.



You are encouraged to enroll for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application.