Nurse Specialist Early pregnancy Unit

Are you an independent scanning nurse specialist? Is providing excellent nursing care one of your key drivers? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you?If the answer to these questions is yes – The Nurse Specialist Role within the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit may be right for you.We are seeking to appoint an experienced gynaecology nurse who is already trained and competent at performing transvaginal as well as transabdominal scans on women who attend our Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology Unit based at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital.We are an extremely busy unit and see approx. 6-7000 patients a year. You must have a desire to further develop the unit, possess excellent communication skills, be empathetic and have a can do attitude.You will be expected to work independently and as part of a specialist emergency gynaecology team. You will be required to scan and counsel women undergoing pregnancy loss as well as other gynaecological emergencies, assist with training doctors to scan, assist doctors during procedures as well as patient examinations.You will provide support to the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in all aspects of the day to day running of the Unit and act as a resource to other professionals regarding early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, associated treatments and issues. Provide a high quality diagnostic and treatment service for women referred to the emergency gynaecology department.Provide specialist, expert episodes of nursing care based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs and in liaison with the MDT and other relevant health and care agencies. To act as a resource for women and the clinical and administrative teams by provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training within ICHT. Undertake where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the speciality of gynaecological emergency and early pregnancy. Contribute to formulating reports and clinical audit of own practice, service and outcomes. Active involvement in the development of the Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine service. Active Involvement in improving patient pathway and patient experience At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tiju Abraham Job title: Deputy Lead Nurse Email address: Tiju.varugheseabraham@nhs.net Telephone number: 0203 313 5131