Staff Nurse - Gynaecology Ward & Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy Unit
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
Would you like to work in a developing and progressive service who has a specific commitment to the provision of high quality safe care for women? If ...
We are seeking experienced staff nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be passionate and strive to make a difference. You will be responsible for the provision of high quality care that is safe, efficient, effective, kind and meets the individual needs of women using our services. Together with the gynaecology team you will be leading the service to uphold the Trust values. You will be a team player who will support the team to develop the services offered.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be passionate and strive to make a difference. You will be responsible for the provision of high quality care that is safe, efficient, effective, kind and meets the individual needs of women and their partners using our services.
Working closely with the two Ward Managers and the Matron, you will maintain a focus on the promotion of a close working relationship with the Multi-disciplinary team to uphold our standards and our mission to deliver excellent care with compassion, every time.
On the assessment unit, you will be involved in triaging, reviewing and treating the incoming referrals for assessment alongside the other nurses on duty, in a department that can see around 30 - 40 emergency attendances per day, with the aim to avoid admission to hospital.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
- Support and provide patient education and health promotion
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
- Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening.
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. gynae or early pregnancy
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
Desirable: - Degree
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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