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Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: 22.5 hours (3 days per week)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)
Job ref
159-LWH-243-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2026 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

Band 5

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

 We have an exciting opportunity to join our team here at The Bedford Centre and Early Pregnancy assessment unit as a registered nurse.  The post is 22.5  hours per week (3 x 7.5 hour shifts on a rota basis)

We offer care to women who have problems in early pregnancy such as pain or bleeding and those are unable to continue with their pregnancy.

We support and assess the women who seek treatment here through referral from the British Pregnancy Advisory service as well as women referred here from within our own early pregnancy services and antenatal clinics.

We care for women with  pregnancy complications , our  aim is to support the reproductive choice by advocating and providing high quality services to end and where possible prevent  unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by termination of pregnancy.

Surgical and Sexual health nursing experience would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The roles involve;

Nurse led counselling and assessment of  women wishing to terminate their pregnancy including obtaining informed consent for procedures.

Offer compassionate, non-judgmental support

Nurse led counselling and assessment of  women experiencing miscarriage

Postal treatment for early medical termination

Clinical support for surgical termination procedures in an outpatient setting

Pre and post-operative care in the ward areas

Willingness to develop skills in contraception and reproductive health

The successful candidates will be hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated forward thinking individuals with excellent communication skills, is committed to delivering excellent standards of patient care and high quality patient experience.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of termination of pregnancy procedures or a willingness to learn.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of termination of pregnancy procedures or a willingness to learn.

Demonstrate a knowledge of the legal requirements in relation to termination of pregnancy or a willingness to learn.

Deliver nurse led consultations to patients seeking termination of pregnancy in a non-judgemental, non directional way.

To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care, using a defined model/care pathway in conjunction with senior staff.

Ensure safe administration of medication according to Trust policy and procedures

Caring for patients both pre and post operatively

Person specification

Qualifications and Learning

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable criteria
  • R71 Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health Certificate or equivalent
  • Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of developing plans of care
  • Health Promotion

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Excellent Communication skills, demonstrating effective listening and engaging with patients and family effectively
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control policy and processes
  • Demonstrates an interest in Women’s health
  • Ability to contribute and promote change
  • Good time management
  • Computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Competencies in clinical tasks such as ANTT, venepuncture

Personal Attributes Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage time and work under pressure
  • Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
  • Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Methodical and well organised approach
  • Ability to portray a professional image including inspiring confidence and trust
  • Confidence to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be courteous patient and helpful at all times
  • Role Models the 6Cs ( Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment) in everyday care of patients

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kathryn Perris
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 708 1056
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