Registered Nurse – Gynaecology Outpatients/Early Pregnancy Unit
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time – 33.75 hours per week (The clinic is covered 8.00 to 18.00hrs 5 days a week, shift times may vary over 4-5 days. Open 08.00-20.00 on a Wednesday.) Job ref 388-8300661-FC&I
Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary per annum pro rata Closing 23/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
As a Registered Nurse working in the Gynaecology Clinic and Early Pregnancy Unit within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be enthusiastic about women’s health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.
The early pregnancy department is busy managing women in the early stage of pregnancy including pregnancy loss. There is also a varied range of Gynaecology clinics running – MIT; performing hysteroscopies and other minor treatments, Colposcopy clinics; run by the specialist nurse or doctors, general gynaecology clinics, urogynaecology/pessary clinics; as a nurse led service, post menopausal bleed clinics; run by one of our specialist nurses or doctors. and gynaecology oncology service; working with our cancer nurse specialist nurses.
You will need to adapt to the many varying clinics within the department. You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that you will be prepared to support learners within the department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and possess excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
- Act with professionalism and integrity – being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
- Work across all areas of the department including early pregnancy unit and gynaecology outpatients.
- Support women and their families through their gynaecology treatment pathway
Support women within the early pregnancy journey, including the management of early pregnancy loss
Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges.
- Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
- Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
- To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
- Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a ‘no blame’ culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department
- Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
- Build rapport and trust with those you work with.
- Actively listen, showing empathy when needed
- Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities – identify what works well and do more of it
- Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS foundation trust is a great organization to work for with vast opportunities to develop skills and knowledge whilst working in a collaborative environment.
You will work as part of a team that respects individual points of view, welcomes suggestions for innovative working and values diversity. The Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy team are passionate about the excellent care they provide to women that attend the department.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised ‘Priority’ or ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Able to work at short notice and at busy times including school holidays / outside of normal office hours
- Uses appropriate moving and handling techniques
- Ability to move and handle clients and equipment in line with the Trusts Manual Handling procedures
- Able to manage time effectively and multi-task using own initiative due to high volumes of work
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Diploma / degree in nursing or on a pathway
- Venepuncture
Knowledge and Experience
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Passion for women’s health
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
- Gynaecology knowledge/experience
- Early pregnancy knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs
Specific Skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Aware of the importance of confidentiality
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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