Job summary Women & Children's Care GroupBand 6 role is subject to the trust probation process, in addition to this for those that do not have EPAS competencies essential achievement of these are required to meet the needs of the role.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) for a Registered Nurse.
This position is part time based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, but will be expected to work cross site once competencies have been met.Working within a small team, the successful applicant will have an interest in complications of early pregnancy, and to making a difference in patient care for ladies who may be going through an emotional and distressing time.The successful applicant will have extensive gynaecological knowledge with a general understanding of early pregnancy, be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and service, be competent to undertake venepuncture and be prepared to undertake bereavement training.
Within the developing service the opportunity to undertake sonography training is the future service vision.
Main duties of the job To provide a dedicated service to women and their families who experience pregnancy related problems up to 16 weeks gestationTo provide highly sensitive information about options of care to women who have miscarried, have a non-viable pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy or trophoblastic pregnancy.To provide reassurance and on-going support to women who have pain/bleeding with a viable pregnancy.Interpret blood tests scan reports for early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.Request blood tests.To work autonomously across both sites About us You will be required to work with the Lead EPAS Nurse, Lead EPAS Consultant and Clinical Nurse Specialists within the team, ensuring all Trust targets are achieved with patient safety being a priority.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the unit, please contact Kerry Redge, Lead EPAS CNS on01952 641222 ext, 5944 or email .
Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Venepuncture Level 2 Safeguarding Communication training in highly sensitive situations Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Leadership Course Counselling certificate Training bespoke to pregnancy loss Knowledge and Experience Essential Recent experience in Gynaecology Working as an effective member of the MDT Able to work on own and under pressure Up to date knowledge of current issues in early pregnancy Experience of caring for patients and relatives under going pregnancy loss Desirable Participation in audit and research Teaching others Skills Essential Ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate the patient care according to their individual needs Computer skills Effective communication skills Ability to be compassionate Work with others in a team Desirable Ability to deliver highly sensitive information in an emotive situation