Job overview

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your skills within a specialist women's health service? We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity to join our dedicated Gynaecology Emergency Assessment Unit, covering a period of maternity leave.

This busy and rewarding role involves caring for patients presenting with a wide range of gynaecological and early pregnancy concerns, including pregnancy loss and complications, gynaecological oncology, post-menopausal conditions and urogynaecology issues. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care and support during what can often be a challenging and emotional time for patients.

Our unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing urgent assessment and treatment to patients when they need it most. As such, the role includes a rotating shift pattern covering long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for a caring and adaptable nurse with excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgement and a passion for delivering exceptional women's healthcare. In return, you will gain valuable specialist experience within a supportive and friendly team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

If you are ready for a new challenge and feel you could be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference to the lives of women across Mid and South Essex.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients attending the unit, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times.
• Manage the care of patients presenting as emergencies for review, undertaking timely assessments and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work closely with medical staff to coordinate investigations, treatment plans and ongoing patient management.
• Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care throughout the patient journey.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to healthcare support workers and other team members to maintain high standards of care delivery.
• Monitor patients' condition, respond to changes in clinical status and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented promptly.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the unit, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective, safe and timely patient care.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.