Job overview

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated registered nurse to join our Gynaecological  team on a full time basis.  Newham University Hospital  Gynaecology  Ward is a 14 bedded acute  ward and six recliners for Day Cases, divided into bays and side rooms, caring for people who present with various Gynaecological problems both Electives and Emergency cases including surgical  female patients.

We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement, and many development opportunities.  You will have an excellent induction and orientation programme ensuring you have all the skills necessary to care for gynecological patients

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your own patients ensuring they receive a high standard of patient care.  You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure services are delivered in a timely efficient manner with patient safety being at the heart of all we do.

For any enquiries or an informal visit please contact:  Ward Manager  Tina contact 02073638176/02073638176

Main duties of the job

• The Staff Nurse demonstrates and maintains competence in line with NMC registration requirements. They implement and evaluate holistic care in partnership with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, interpreting clinical data to prevent deterioration. Discharge planning begins on admission, with early referrals and appropriate documentation.
• They coordinate team activity to support timely treatment, discharge, or transfer and make safe, informed clinical decisions efficiently. Staff Nurses remain calm in high-pressure or emergency situations, maintain accurate records per NMC and unit policies, and organize workloads to ensure safe, effective, quality care.
• Delegating tasks appropriately, they supervise care delivery, provide patient education, and mentor junior staff. Acting as professional role models, they uphold the Code of Conduct, demonstrate courtesy, and support team building.
• They challenge sub-standard practice, manage complaints sensitively per Trust policy, and escalate concerns to senior staff. Collaborating across departments, they ensure patient needs are identified, and care is delivered efficiently. As Link Nurses, they promote best practice, assist in implementing the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy, and deputize for senior staff when required.
• They respond positively to guidance and ensure full compliance with infection control policies, taking action when standards are not met.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.