Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses with a passion for women's health to work within the gynaecology outpatients department at the RUH in Bath. The department specialises in emergency and routine gynaecology care for women across Bath and Wiltshire.

The gynaecology outpatient department is unique providing urgent and same day treatment for women with emergency gynaecology conditions and early pregnancy complications, alongside one-stop clinics. We also care for women undergoing surgical procedures for miscarriage and termination of pregnancy. 

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a small and friendly team who are dedicated to providing high standards of care. You will be required to  work Monday-Friday in a range of gynaecology clinics covering a variety of gynaecology sub-specialities including general gynaecology, gynae-oncology, colposcopy and uro-gynaecology.  Our emergency gynaecology clinic runs each morning and a registered nurse will be allocated to work to help run the clinic alongside the on-call team. The surgical list runs 3 days a week from the department so previous surgical experience caring for women pre and post operatively is desirable. We run many minor operating clinics under local anaesthetic such as manual vacuum aspiration, endometrial ablation, complex coil insertion, urethral bulking and polyp resection. Previous experience in an outpatient or theatre setting is desirable. 

Working well in a team and having excellent communication skills are vital for the role. You will be compassionate and empathetic as caring for women with pregnancy loss and cancer can be emotionally challenging at times. You will be motivated and enthusiastic and will be supported during your orientation to the department to gain specific competencies and skills. We are invested in our staff development and encourage opportunities for further training. 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.