Registered Nurse, Band 5- Gynaecology
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL1 3NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9318-26-0064 |
Summary
- Carry out individualized nursing care and procedures to the highest standards complying with hospital policies and procedures at all times - To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment. - To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post. - Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy - Act as the patients advocate - Promote fairness within the team and treat staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect - Maintaining confidentiality in keeping with NMC code - Act as a chaperone when patients are having intimate examinations and ensure maintenance of privacy and dignity - Complete documentation to a high standard electronically and in writing format - Maintain and provide patients with relevant and accessible written information regarding their procedures/treatments - Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Deal with difficult situations including patients who are upset or angry; provide compassion to colleagues and patients and their families. - To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care - To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice. - Providing teaching opportunities and contribute to learning and development of staff - To ensure the safety and highest quality of care for patients is delivered at all times. - Assist health care professionals during examination of the patient's and minor surgical procedures and assist in arranging investigations. - Work within the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the ward as per roster allocation - Support staff within the team to develop and learn - Registered Nurse or Nurse Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. - Experience caring for gynaecology patients including those experiencing pregnancy loss - Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge - Knowledge of how the patients flow around the Trust - Basic IT skills including Word, Excel and email. - Competence in a range of nursing skills. - To be able to maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly - To be able to monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately - To be able to recognise emergency situations and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident